Have archaeologists confirmed the existence of king artaxerxes xerxes. Ezra 7 is the seventh chapter of the book of ezra in the old testament of the christian bible, or the book of ezranehemiah in the hebrew bible, which treats the. The book of ezra bears the name of an individual who was a descendent of the priest hilkiah who had helped initiate reforms in the time of josiah 2 kings 22. Ezra 7 niv ezra comes to jerusalem after these bible gateway. Ezra and some other israelitestemple servants, priests, singers, gatekeepers. Were given his illustrious ancestry, all the way back to the original high priest aaron. Ezra 7 new international version niv ezra comes to jerusalem. Ezra 7 now after this, in the reign of artaxerxes king.
As the curtain rises and the orchestra dramatically swells, king cyrus of persia has just defeated the babylonians. Ezra 7, new international version niv the bible app. Ezra chapter 1 king cyrus allows the jews to rebuild the temple ezra chapter 2 a list of the returnees to jerusalem ezra chapter 3 the altar is rebuilt. Ezra 6 is the sixth chapter of the book of ezra in the old testament of the christian bible, or the book of ezranehemiah in the hebrew bible, which treats the book of ezra and book of nehemiah as one book. 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. Book of ezra covers the events of the jews returning from the babylonian captivity. Ezra s precious name saluted us, at first, in the title of the book, but in the history we have not met with it till this chapter introduces him into public action in another reign, that of artaxerxes. Now after these things in the reign of artaxerxes king of the persians, esdras the son of saraias, the son of azarias, the son of helcias, the son of sellum, the son of sadoc, the son of achitob, the son of amarias, the son of azarias, the son of maraioth, the son of zarahias, the son of ozi. Ezra 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the.
There can be no reasonable doubt that his reference is to the son and successor of xerxes. For ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of yhvh, and to do it, and to teach in israel statutes and judgments. Ezra 7 ezras precious name saluted us, at first, in the title of the book, but in the history we have not met with it till this chapter introduces him into public action in another reign, that of artaxerxes. Ezra 7 amplified bible amp ezra journeys from babylon to jerusalem. The tradition is that the prophet ezra wrote the book of ezra. Key personalities include cyrus, ezra, haggai, zechariah, darius i, artaxerxes i, and zerubbabel. It is interesting to note that two languages are used in the book of ezra. Ezra 7 niv bible after these things, during the reign. After these things, during the reign of artaxerxes king of persia, ezra son of seraiah, the son of azariah, the son of hilkiah, the son of shallum, the son of zadok, the son of ahitub. Ezras life demonstrates the importance of disciplined bible study and obedience to biblical teachings.
Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. Next chapter of ezra the book of ezra, chapter 7 we hope that you find the content of the book of ezra, chapter 7 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. 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. Ezra is a book of narrative history and genealogies. The son of zerahiah, the son of uzzi, the son of bukki, 5. The apocalypse of ezra is considered one of the finest works of jewish apocalyptic literature. This is why the author uses the first person singular from chap. Ezra chapter 7 matthew henry complete commentary on.
A chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of ezra taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon. Ezra, chapter 7 king james version christian answers webbible. The book of ezra does not specifically name its author. The book of ezra, chapter 7 sacred name king james version. Ezra chapter 7 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Now after these things, in the reign of artaxerxes king of persia, ezra the son of seraiah, the son of azariah, the son of hilkiah, 2 the son of shallum, the son of zadok, the son of ahitub, 3 the son of amariah, the son of azariah, the son of meraioth, 4 the son of zerahiah, the son of uzzi, the. The hebrew traditions treated the books of ezra and nehemiah is one book, although they were probably separated in the bible. The king had granted him everything he asked, for the hand of the lord his god was on him. Apocalypse of ezra, chapter 7 with bensley fragment. Now after this, in the reign of artaxerxes king of persia, ezra the son of. The son of amariah, the son of azariah, the son of meraioth, 4. Now after these things actually includes a long time, since between chapters 6 and 7 bout 58 years intervene, during which time the events of the book of.
The son of shallum, the son of zadok, the son of ahitub, 3. Hope this helps when you read the book, to understand the story etc. He returned to jerusalem with the second group of jews returning from captivity in ezra 7 around 458 bc. Ezra in the picture study bible the book of ezra with. 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. Esdras goeth up to jerusalem to teach, and assist the people, with a gracious decree of artaxerxes. Now after these things, in the reign of artaxerxes king of persia, ezra the son of seraiah, the son of azariah, the son of hilkiah, 2. The book of ezra in the bible explained given a quick overview. But for this it would be possible to regard the artaxerxes of ezra ch.
Ezra 7 ezra comes to jerusalem after these bible gateway. Now this is the copy of the letter that the king artaxerxes gave unto ezra the priest, the scribe, even a scribe of the words of the commandments of yhvh, and of his statutes to israel. Inspired by gods spirit, he tells the israelites that they can head home and rebuild their temple. This content is part of a series the book of ezra 6 of 8 chapter 7 dr.
The books of ezra and nehemiah are the only completely historical books in the third section of the hebrew bible, the ketuvim writings. During the interval we must place the events of the book of esther. Now after these things, in the reign of artaxerxes king of persia, ezra the son of seraiah, the son of azariah, the son of hilkiah, 2 the son of shallum, the son of zadok, the son of ahitub, 3 the son of amariah, the son of azariah, the son of meraioth, 4 the son of zerahiah, the son of uzzi, the son of bukki, 5 the son of abishua, the son of phinehas, the son of eleazar, the son. Ezra sought to understand gods word so he could practice it personally. Either the judge who delays judgment, or does not execute it according to the law of god, and of the king. Ezra and nehemiah span the reigns of five persian kings david and pat alexander, p. Ezra the scribe has been considered author of the book for ages. Enter ezra summary during the reign of artaxerxes, ezra leaves babylonia. X audio is now playing, turn on your speakers and raise volume.
For ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the lord, and to do it, and to teach in israel statutes and judgments. The book of ezra, chapter 7 offers free online access to study passages and verses contained in the holy scriptures of the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. He was a teacher well versed in the law of moses, which the lord, the god of israel, had given. Ezra 7 kjv now after these things, in the reign of bible gateway.
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