Beyond Today Bible Commentary: Ezra

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Decree of Cyrus, return of temple articles, first Jewish return to the Promised Land

Listing of those in the first Jewish return from exile

Jerusalem worship reestablished, temple restoration begins but encounters resistance

Opposition to Jews of Judea in the reign of Ahasuerus (Xerxes), Queen Vashti deposed

Opposition to Jews of Judea in the reign of Ahasuerus (Xerxes), Queen Vashti deposed

Opposition to Jewish rebuilding in Jerusalem

Resumption of temple reconstruction in response to Haggai and Zechariah's preaching, introduction to Haggai

Tattenai's inquiry regarding the temple reconstruction and the decree of Darius

Decree of Cyrus, return of temple articles, first Jewish return to the Promised Land

Temple completion and dedication, Passover observance, rejoicing for the returned captives

Ezra sent to Jerusalem by Artaxerxes' decree

Ezra leads the return to Jerusalem

Intermarriage of Jews in Judea with neighboring pagans

Covenant to put away pagan wives and offspring