Yes, Ezra is known for its lists, at least to some degree. There was a list of returning (to Judah from Babylon) captives way back in Ezra chapter 2, under Zerubbabel's (among others) leadership. Then another such list (still of returnees) … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZRA, SOMETHING I MAY HAVE MISSED!
I am trying to be ever so careful as I comment on this 10th chapter of Ezra, its grand finale! And I've learned early this morning that I may have overlooked an issue! (Surprise: human commentators are not infallible!) It's just a single verse, … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZRA, CHRONOLOGICALLY SPECIFIC!
Several times Ezra gives us precise "time spans." Of course, with the man (Ezra) being a "scribe," he would have been used to such specificity! (Think of court reporters, scientific researchers, skilled lawyers, and such. No, add scholars in … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZRA, A PLAN
The problem has been identified. But it is overwhelming, too big to be solved in a single session! Yet the people agree ... the sin has to be removed! So "all the congregation" purposed: "The people are many, and it is a time of much … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZRA, OBEDIENCE!
"And Ezra the priest stood up, and said unto them, Ye have transgressed, and have taken strange wives, to increase the trespass of Israel. Now therefore make confession unto the LORD God of your fathers, and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves … [Continue reading]
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