God desires his followers to live pure and holy lives, set apart from. When their king was dethroned and captured and the people exiled to babylon, judah as an independent nation ceased to exist. This is why the author uses the first person singular from chap. New testament writers do not quote the book of ezra. The oldest manuscripts of the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot also treat ezra and nehemiah as one book. With over70 hours of powerful wordforword narration andsynchronized onscreen text, this complete kjv bible bringsthe scripture to life with alexander scourbys expressiveand inspiring voice. Ezra was a priest and scribe who was born in captivity in babylon and later returned to judah.
The jews started to build a temple house of god in jerusalem. The two became separated with the first printed rabbinic bibles of the early 16th century, following late medieval latin christian tradition. Ezra the scribe has been considered author of the book for ages. The combined work ezranehemiah is our most important literary source for the formation of the jewish religious community in the province of judah after the babylonian exile. This is the original 1611 king james bible version, which has its 400th year anniversary this year the bible world pr. He was,undoubtedly, best known for is eloquent voice and heconsidered this narration of the bible to be the mostimportant work of his life. This book is the record of events occurring at the close of the babylonian exile. King james bible dramatized audio mylordjesuschristkjv. Composed in hebrew and aramaic, its subject is the return to zion following the close. Ezras purpose was to accurately record the events of the return from the babylonian exile, after a seventy.
At one time, however, ezra and nehemiah followed 1 and 2chronicles and were generally considered to be the work of one and the same author known as the chronicler. The books of ezra and nehemiah are the key literary sources for the period of the restoration, the formation of the jewish religious community after the babylonian captivity. The book of ezra records two separate time periods directly following the seventy years of babylonian captivity. The book of ezra does not specifically name its author. The combined work ezra nehemiah is our most important literary source for the formation of the jewish religious community in the province of judah after the babylonian exile. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful. Ezra 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. The late gospel preacher frank dunn, in his book know your bible, noticed five great lessons from the book of ezra, each of which is relevant to the presentday christian 163165. It is interesting to note that once ezra appears on the scene in chapter 7, the author of the book of ezra switches from writing in the third person to first person. Ezra 1 new international version niv cyrus helps the exiles to return. Ezra by zhingoora bible series available from rakuten kobo. This summary of the book of ezra provides information about the title. The following scripture is from the authorized king james version of the holy bible, now in the public domain.
Ezra is a book of narrative history and genealogies. The revival began with the reading of the word of god by ezra. The holy bible in the english language with audio narration kjv. The book of ezra niv audio holy bible high quality and. Ezra, bible prophet amazing bible timeline with world. The book of ezra in the bible tells us that the king of persia allowed the jews to return to their own land. Tradition says that ezra is also the author of the whole book.
The book of ezra opens with the same wording that closes the book of chronicles 2 chronicles 36. Jan 02, 2020 ezra did the impossible, for the hand of the lord his god was on him ezra 7. The book of ezra does not name its author, but jewish tradition says ezra wrote it as well as the books of nehemiah and chronicles. The book of ezra provides a muchneeded link in the historical record of the israelite people. In the hebrew bible ezra and nehemiah are regarded as one book. The holy bible book 15 ezra kjv dramatized audio youtube. But the people who lived near them did not want the jews back in the land. Bible book number 15ezra watchtower online library. The book of ezra in the bible tells about the jewish peoples return back to jerusalem after they were exiled. For ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the law of the lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in israel. Its authorship is ascribed to ezra, a scribe and priest of the 5th century bce, although modern scholarship places its composition between 70 and 218 ce 37 it is reckoned among the apocrypha by roman. In english bibles, they are usually split into two, with the book of nehemiah appearing as a separate book from ezra, but in the hebrew tradition, they are one book, entitled ezra, and nehemiah is simply the second part of ezra. The books of ezra and nehemiah are the only completely historical books in the third section of the hebrew bible, the ketuvim writings. Five great lessons from the book of ezra macland road.
King james version gods people returned to jerusalem after being held captive in babylon for several decades. The book of ezra the books of ezra and nehemiah are the key literary sources for the period of the restoration, the formation of the jewish religious community after the babylonian captivity. Ezra 1 niv cyrus helps the exiles to return in bible gateway. Ezra chapter 8 king james version 1 these are now the chief of their fathers, and this is the genealogy of them that went up with me from babylon, in the reign of artaxerxes the king. The treatment of ezranehemiah as a single book by the earliest editors was undoubtedly due to the fact that in ancient times the two books were put under the one name, ezra. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson lesson 3 excepted, which does not have audio. There are disastrous results from failing to study gods word. In the hebrew bible, the two books were considered one work, though some internal evidence suggests they were written separately and joined together in the.
The treatment of ezra nehemiah as a single book by the earliest editors was undoubtedly due to the fact that in ancient times the two books were put under the one name, ezra. The opposing forces in ezras day were people with evil in their hearts. Jun 15, 2015 66 videos play all the holy bible books 166 kjv dramatized audio beloved davita northside mb church back to school 2015 8232015 duration. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible.
Ezra 1 kjv now in the first year of cyrus king of bible gateway. Introduction to ezra historical book of the bible learn religions. The book of ezra the last four books of the hebrew canon are ezra, nehemiah, and 1 and 2chronicles, in that order. This description of the book of ezra is from eastons bible study. If we compare the last verses of 2 chronicles chap. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting. Not all the jews returned to judah, but some did return. The holy bible book 15 ezra kjv dramatized audio by tmantz625.
Nov 27, 2012 ezra probably knew nehemiah though the bible doesnt specifically state this as fact. The book of ezra from the holy bible new international version niv book 15 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. The book of ezra was written in order to give the account. Book of ezra overview insight for living ministries. Its authorship is ascribed to ezra, a scribe and priest of the 5th century bce, although modern scholarship places its composition between 70 and 218 ce. The book of ezra reminds readers that discouragement and fear are two. The book of ezra is named after the main character of the book. Ezra, bible prophet amazing bible timeline with world history. Book of ezra read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The book of ezra is part of the historical books of the bible. Ezra 16 covers the first return of jews from captivity, led by zerubbabela period of twentythree years beginning with the edict of cyrus of persia and ending at the rebuilding of the temple in jerusalem 538515 bc. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. This is because both jewish and christian tradition attribute authorship to this famous scribepriest. He returned to jerusalem with the second group of jews returning from captivity in ezra 7 around 458 bc.
It was at one time included in nehemiah, the jews regarding them as one volume. Ezra s purpose was to accurately record the events of the return from the babylonian exile, after a seventy. It is interesting to note that once ezra appears on the scene in chapter 7, the author of the book of ezra switches from writing in. In fact, ezra and nehemiah were originally regarded as one book by ancient jewish and early christian scribes. The holy bible book 16 nehemiah kjv dramatized audio. The book of ezra, king james version with the top verse, top god quote, book summary, 10 chapters, top chapters and related links. Also, ezra was probably the writer of 1 and 2 chronicles and psalm 119 the longest chapter in the bible.
The lord, the god of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed me to build a temple. The book of ezra the name ezra meaning help therefore is the sequence to the chronicles in regard to history and in regard to contents. Ezra streaming video rental by hendrickson publishers. The book of ezra kjv audio bible full by alexander scourby. Ezra 1 cyrus helps the exiles to return in bible gateway. Audio audio download options new world translation of the holy scriptures 20. Key personalities include cyrus, ezra, haggai, zechariah, darius i, artaxerxes i, and zerubbabel. Both men went back to jerusalem during the reign of artaxerxes. The prophets haggai and zechariah also played important roles in encouraging the people of judah and their leaders. It covers 70 years, from the time that the jews were a broken, scattered nation marked as the sons of death to the completion of the second temple and the cleansing of the priesthood after.
Ezra did the impossible, for the hand of the lord his god was on him ezra 7. The jews return from babylonian exile, rebuilding temple. For ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the law of the lord to inquire for it and of it, to require and yearn for it, and to do and teach in israel its statutes and its ordinances. Commentary for ezra 1 the history of this book is the accomplishment of jeremiahs prophecy concerning the return of the jews out of babylon. Ezra bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. This is the holy book of ezra, known simply as ezra. The holy bible book 22 song of songs kjv dramatized audio by tmantz625. Composed in hebrew and aramaic, its subject is the return to zion. This 10 part expository study of ezra was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 2002. The lord, the god of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed me to build a temple for him at jerusalem in judah. It was written down, and cyrus ordered that it be read throughout his kingdom. An initial group returned to jerusalem with sheshbazzar, the prince of judah 1. This book records the return decree of the persian emperor cyrus which resulted in two groups of jewish pilgrims leaving persia and returning to jerusalem, the first being led by a political official named zerubbabel, and the second some 60 years later by a.
This book records the return decree of the persian emperor cyrus which resulted in two groups of jewish pilgrims leaving persia and returning to jerusalem, the first being led by a political official named zerubbabel, and the second some 60 years later by a priest and scribe named ezra. Ezra probably knew nehemiah though the bible doesnt specifically state this as fact. This book contains his charge to the people to be true to the law of god. Hear and see gods word in a brand new way with this kingjames version bible narrated by alexander scourby. Even though ezras name does not enter the account of judahs postexilic return to jerusalem until 7. This complete kjv bibledemonstrates why alexander scourby is considered the voiceof the bible. The tradition is that the prophet ezra wrote the book of ezra.
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