- 606-597 B.C. – Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon
- 586 BC Jerusalem falls, large Exile to Babylon
- 537 – Cyrus (Persia) decree of Jewish Return
- Cambyses (530-522)
- Darius I (522-486)
- Xeres I (485-465)
- Artaxerxes I (465-424)
Ezra Returns (457)
Nehemiah Returns (445)
Chapter 1
- Decree of Cyrus
- Judah and Benjamin
- Some Treasures Returned
Chapter 2
- Record of Return
- Protection from False Priests
- Offerings to Rebuild the Temple
Chapter 3
- Building the Altar
- Foundations of the Temple
- Sorrow and Joy
Chapter 4
- Opposition
- Complaints to the King of Persia
- Work on the Walls was stopped
Chapter 5
- Opposition Again to Stop the Temple
- Appeal to Look for the Decree of Cyrus
Chapter 6
- Search for Cyrus’ Decree
- Darius supports the Jews
- Temple Completed
Chapter 7
- Ezra Returns to Jerusalem
- Decree of Artaxerxes
Chapter 8
- Those returning with Ezra
- Consecration and Journey
Chapter 9
- Ezra Assess the Spiritual Situation
- Intermarrying false god worshippers
- Prayer of Repentance
Chapter 10
- The People Repent
- Covenant with God
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