In Ezra chapter 2 one of Judah's leaders is named, "Zerubbabel" to be specific. Remember, the man Ezra does not appear in the Book that bears his name until chapter 7. But thereafter, he (Ezra) virtually dominates the remaining chapters. Read with … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZRA, “EXAMINE YOURSELVES!”
As the Jews returned from captivity each man or woman apparently had to prove his or her ancestry. Especially this was so of the leaders. (Remember, priests could only serve IF they were of the Tribe of Levi and of the family of Aaron, one of his … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZRA, MEMORABLE CITIES!
As I noted yesterday, Ezra chapter 2 is the longest in the Book. Yet (I noticed earlier this morning) it begins and ends with the same note, probably a clue to one of the facts the Holy Spirit is therein emphasizing. Let me show you. I will … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZRA, NOT JUST NAMES
Ezra chapter two, the longest chapter in the whole Book (by far) with 70 verses, is basically a list of names! Essentially so, names and titles! Here's the opening line: "Now these are the children (all Jews) of the province that went up out of … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF EZRA, SHESHBAZZAR
His name is foreign. Although he is a Jew. "Sheshbazzar" literally means "worshipper of fire." A Babylonian derivation, looks like to me. Some believe he is identical to Zerubbabel, but based on Ezra 5:11 I do not think that is the … [Continue reading]
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