Ezra
Who was Ezra?
Ezra was a leader who helped restore Jewish law after the Babylonian exile.
Who was Nehemiah?
Nehemiah was a Jewish leader who oversaw the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls after Babylonian exile.
Who destroyed the temple before it was rebuilt?
Nebuchadnezzar, the King of Babylon.
What was Ezra's profession?
A priest and scribe.
What was Nehemiah's profession before becoming a leader?
Nehemiah was a cupbearer to King Artaxerxes.
Who encouraged the rebuilding of the second temple?
Hint: King ____ the Great
King Cyrus the Great
Which book in the Bible is Ezra associated with?
The Book of Ezra (ספר עזרא)
What challenge did Nehemiah face when rebuilding Jerusalem's walls?
Nehemiah faced opposition from neighbouring nations and discouragement from the people.
When was the second temple completed?
The second temple was completed in 516 BCE, about 70 years after the destruction of the first temple.
How did Ezra contribute to Jewish law?
He helped reintroduce and enforce the Torah as the centre of Jewish life.
How long did it take Nehemiah to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem?
52 days
What important item was taken from the first temple during its destruction?
Hint: It's not the menorah or olive oil
The Ark of the Covenant
Who was the Persian king that allowed Ezra to return to Jerusalem?
King Artaxerxes of Persia
Who were some of the people who opposed Nehemiah’s work?
Hint: Rhymes with Shabbat, sounds like Tobias, means rain in Hebrew
Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem
What significant event marked the beginning of the rebuilding of the second temple?
Hint: The _____ of King Cyrus the Great in 538 BCE
The decree of King Cyrus the Great in 538 BCE