Ezra Chapter 1 Questions

1. The book of Ezra is telling about what?

2. What books did Ezra, probably, have something to do with compiling.

3. Ezra was a ________, and a ______, descended from ________.

4. What other book was one time thought of as part of Ezra?

5. We see the ________ and the _______ of the Hebrews to their homeland in Ezra.

6. What prophets were active at this time?

7. The first group of those returning were led by ____________.

8. The next group was led by ___________.

9. Who became governor?

10. Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther cover approximately _____ years.

11. What will those who return be doing?

12. What does the author believe is a clear spiritual message in this book?

13. What are the two real powers in the world?

14. Ezra and Nehemia tried to cause the people to return to the _______ of _______ _______.

15. Ezra is a __________ book.

16. "Ezra" means _______.

17. When did Cyrus decide to re-build the temple?

18. Whose prophecy will this fulfill?

19. What was unusual about Cyrus, king of Persia, wanting to do this?

20. When did Cyrus take Babylon?

21. Quote Ezra chapter 1 verse 2.

22. Who did Cyrus credit with his success?

23. Who does Cyrus release to go to build the temple?

24. Where would the goods, silver, and gold come from?

25. Who does Cyrus insist should give to the temple?

26. Who did the Spirit of God raise up to go?

27. Who was Cyrus' treasurer?

28. What did Cyrus have him do?

29. What was a charger?

30. How many were sent to Jerusalem?

31. What is another name for Zerrubbabel?