Ezra’s Role
What was Ezra known for?
Being a priest and scribe
Why were the Israelites taken into captivity?
They disobeyed God and did wrong things.
What did Ezra ask the people to do on their journey to Jerusalem?
Fast and pray
What did some people do wrong after returning from captivity?
They ignored God’s commandments and married pagans.
What was Ezra’s job as a scribe?
Writing down the Word of God”
Who conquered the Israelites and took them to Babylon?
Nebuchadnezzar
How long did Ezra lead the people on their journey to Jerusalem?
4 months
What did Ezra do when the people sinned?
Prayed and asked for forgiveness for them
What did Ezra do with what he learned from God?
He taught it to the people
How long were the Israelites in Babylon before returning?
70 years
What problem did Ezra face before returning to Jerusalem?
No Levites
Why did the people repent?
because of Ezra’s prayers and tears
What was Ezra’s job as a scribe?
Write down the word of God
Who allowed the Israelites to return to Jerusalem?
King Cyrus of Persia
King Cyrus of Persia
How did Ezra convince the Levites to come with him?
He prayed to God.
Who helped build the walls of Jerusalem after Ezra?
Nehemiah
What did Ezra do with what he learned from God?
Taught it to the people
What book of the Bible tells the story of the Israelites returning from captivity?
the Book of Ezra
How many groups returned from Babylon to Jerusalem?
3 groups
What did Ezra do with the Law of the Lord?
Read it aloud to all the people