The proclamation which cyrus, king of persia, issued out for the release of all the jews that he found. The first return and rebuilding under zerubbabel chaps. Study the bible online using commentary on ezra 1 and more. An exposition, with practical observations, of the book of ezra chapter 1. Feb 17, 2016 a chapter by chapter and verse by verse study of ezra taught by pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario, oregon.
Commentary on ezra 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Commentary on the book of ezra by matthew henry old. The purpose of the sacred author was that of establishing the continuity of the nation of gods chosen people.
Introduction to the book of ezra background of the book theme ezra and nehemiah give the historical accounts of the return of the jews from babylonian captivity. The book could not have been completed earlier than about 450 bc the date of the events recorded in 10. These two, as it was their office, put into writing, or drew up, a letter, agreeable to what had been resolved on in a council of the great men, or governors, mentioned in the foregoing verse. Best commentaries and books on ezra logos bible software. Ezra 710 picks up the story more than sixty years later, when ezra led the second group of exiles to israel 458 bc. The greater part of this book, though it bears the name of ezra, tells of the. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on ezra nehemiah. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
Study ezra 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The greater part of this book, though it bears the name of ezra, tells of the pioneers who came back from exile to jerusalem a whole lifetime before him. Author the inspired author is generally believed to be ezra. At one time, however, ezra and nehemiah followed 1 and 2 chronicles and were generally considered to be the work of one and the same author known as the chronicler. The oldest manuscripts of the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot also treat ezra and nehemiah as one book. The books of ezra and nehemiah new international commentary on the old testament charles fensham on. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. Then there is the return led by ezra in chapters 710, and about two thousand people followed ezra. The books of ezra and nehemiah new international commentary.
Jul 05, 2018 the book of 2 chronicles ended with an official message that king cyrus of persia sent in 538 b. Ezra free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. The events in ezra are set in jerusalem and the surrounding area. Book of ezra matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The tradition is that the prophet ezra wrote the book of ezra. This commentary has been through advanced checking. Key personalities include cyrus, ezra, haggai, zechariah, darius i, artaxerxes i, and zerubbabel. The history of this book is the accomplishment of jeremiahs prophecy concerning the return of the jews out of babylon.
The book of ezra commentary f b hole what the bible teaches a very brief commentary with some useful spiritual applications, which sees the return at the commencement of ezra as a picture of the sixteenth century reformation, and the evils at the end of the book as typical of the union of church and state which did so much harm to the true. Book of ezra overview insight for living ministries. What the bible teaches a classic which is full of appropriate and timely applications of the lessons of the. Read ezra 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Critical and exegetical commentary on the book of ezra. Ezra is a scribe, a persian official and a levitical priest. These two books were originally a single work, and most commentaries treat them together. Ezra and nehemiah are challenging books for contemporary readers. Ezra comes to jerusalem 110 artaxerxes letter to ezra 1126 ezra praises jehovah 27, 28 8. The book of ezra the name ezra meaning help therefore is the sequence to the chronicles in regard to history and in regard to contents. The book of ezra was originally combined with the book of nehemiah and served as a continuation of first and second chronicles. This volume, a part of the old testament library series, explores the books of ezra and nehemiah the old testament library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of old testament study through commentaries and general surveys.
Read the book of ezra from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Ezra 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of ezra does not specifically name its author. Top 5 commentaries on the books of ezra and nehemiah. List of those returning with ezra 114 preparations for the journey 1530 departure from babylon and arrival in jerusalem 36 9. Charles fensham the books of ezra and nehemiah new international commentary on the old testament, 1983. The book of ezra depicts the difficulties of rebuilding a community based on faithfulness to yahweh. From its contents we especially learn, that every good work will meet with opposition from enemies, and be hurt by the. This very edict wanted the jews to return to palestine to rebuild the destroyed temple in jerusalem. Study ezra using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Over 100 pages of expositional sermons, functions much like a commentary highly recommended.
Then king darius issued a decree, and a search was made in the archives, where the treasures were stored in babylon. The two became separated with the first printed rabbinic bibles of the early 16th century, following late medieval latin christian tradition. Read ezra 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Watch our overview video on the prophetic books of ezra and nehemiah, which breaks down the literary design of each books flow of thought. Ezra 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Now in the first year of cyrus king of persia, that the word of the lord by the mouth of jeremiah might be fulfilled, the lord stirred up the spirit of cyrus king of persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ezra. You can find the best commentary on ezranehemiah for you using the tools on the right side. Study guide on the book of ezra, on line bible commentary for book of ezra, niv commentary ezra, free ezra commentary. Ezra commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. The first part of the book of ezra 16 begins with that same message and then tells how many of the jews returned to jerusalem and began work on the temple. Jewish tradition has long attributed authorship of this historical book to the scribe and scholar ezra, who led the second group of jews returning from babylon to.
Ezra with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Ezra 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on ezra and more. 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. With the books of ezra and nehemiah, the continuous historical narrative of the old testament comes to a close. Ezra records the events relating to the first two groups, and discusses especially the rebuilding of the temple. The books of ezra and nehemiah form a certain unity in the. 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. The proclamation of cyrus for the rebuilding of the temple. The best commentaries for those seeking to understand these books are the commentaries by fensham and williamson below. All the events described in ezra and nehemiah took place during the first half of the period of the persian empire, which lasted from 539 b.
Ezra gathered the people of jerusalem and read before the assembly the book of the law of moses which the lord prescribed for israel nehemiah 8. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible. Ezra overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Darius responds to the request of the governor tattenai. Fenshams study on the books of ezra and nehemiah is a contribution to the new international commentary on the old testament. In keeping with this, there is stress laid on gods sovereignty over both his own people, but also foreign kings and peoples as well.
The books of ezra and nehemiah tell a vital story of a community revived and restored by gods grace through gifted individualspreparing the way for the coming messiah. The books of ezra and nehemiah new international commentary on the old testament. Ezra chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezra in easy english. David guzik commentary on ezra 1, where cyrus, king of persia, makes a decree. Ezra overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Cyrus made a decree giving the jewish exiles in his empire the right to return to jerusalem and rebuild the temple in 538 b. Read ezra commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The last four books of the hebrew canon are ezra, nehemiah, and 1 and 2 chronicles, in that order.
The book of ezra, in conjunction with nehemiah, records the fulfillment of gods promise to restore his people to their land after seventy years of babylonian captivity. Ezra is a book of narrative history and genealogies. The books of ezra and nehemiah are the only completely historical books in the third section of the hebrew bible, the ketuvim writings. The jews return to jerusalem easy english commentary. If we compare the last verses of 2 chronicles chap. The proclamation which cyrus, king of persia, issued out for the release of all the jews that he found captives in babylon, and the building of their temple in jerusalem. Ezra 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Intermarriage in israel 14 ezras prayer of confession 515 10. There is the return of the captives from babylon led by zerubbabel in the first six chapters.
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