| Testament: | Old |
| Description: | Ezra is the fifteenth book of the Bible and tells the story of the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon and the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. It includes the decrees of Persian kings, the efforts of leaders such as Zerubbabel and Ezra, and the challenges faced by the returning community. The book highlights themes of restoration, spiritual renewal, and obedience to the Law of Moses. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 |
| Author name: | Ezra |
| Written date: | Around 450-400 BC |
| Location: | Jerusalem |
| Genre: | Historical |
| Chapter count: | 10 |
| Verse count: | 280 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Audience: | The Jewish exiles returning to Jerusalem |
| Theme: | The return of the exiles and the rebuilding of the Temple |
| Key verses: | Ezra 3:11; Ezra 7:10; Ezra 9:6 |
| Summary: | Ezra is the fifteenth book of the Bible and tells the story of the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon and the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. The book also emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's law. |
| Outline: | I. The First Return and Rebuilding of the Temple (1:1-6:22)
II. The Second Return and Ezra's Reforms (7:1-10:44) |