EZRA 7

EZRA LEADS ISRAELITE EXILES TO JERUSALEM

The narrative shifts from the leadership of Zerubbabel to the leadership of Ezra, a scribe and teacher of the Jewish Law (Books of Genesis-Deuteronomy). Ezra sets his heart on sharing God’s word and God blessed his efforts.

King Artaxerxes is supportive of Ezra’s work and gives him executive authority as he leads another wave of exiles back to Jerusalem. Artaxerxes also provides Ezra with abundant wealth and supplies. Ezra thanks God for giving the king a generous heart.

Ezra 7:10 - For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.