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Ep. 204. Ezra 1,3-5 | Rebuilding
Welcome to Simpler Bible, your daily path to biblical understanding.
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Here’s an excerpt from the blog post.
One of the dificulties we face in reading the prophets is trying to understand the timeline. Isaiah is 66 chapters spread out over four kings. Hosea is 13 chapters spread out over the same four kings. Ezra is only ten chapters long but covers nearly 100 years of history. In fact, the prophet isn't even in Jerusalem during the first part of Ezra. He is almost working as a historian recounting what God did in Judah and Jerusalem. Chapter four of Ezra serves as a summary of decades of life for the returned captives. We read these books and think of them as happening in a relatively short time. We assume that one chapter immediately follows the preceding chapter, even though it is possible that years have passed or, in the case of Jeremiah, that the chapters themselves are out of order.
The opening lines of Ezra are identical to what we found in 2 Chronicles 36:22-23, but the prophet Isaiah had already spoken of the work King Cyrus would do for the nation of Judah and the people of Jerusalem. (nearly 200 years earlier, by the way)
Pay special attention to Zerubbabel and Jeshua (Joshua) throughout these pages of the prophets. They were instrumental in rebuilding Jerusalem. Zerubbabel was the governor of Jerusalem (since they were under Persian rule, they were no longer allowed to have a "King"). Jeshua, also called Joshua, was the priest of God.
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Welcome to Simpler Bible, your daily path to biblical understanding.
What's in Store: Daily podcasts, YouTube videos, and blog posts – everything you need to make your Bible study a breeze, no matter where you are on your faith journey.
Connect with Us:
Don't Miss Out: Hit subscribe for a daily dose of Bible wisdom. Let's explore the Scriptures together, connect the dots, and uncover the major themes of redemption.
Join us in making Bible study Simpler!
Here’s an excerpt from the blog post.
One of the dificulties we face in reading the prophets is trying to understand the timeline. Isaiah is 66 chapters spread out over four kings. Hosea is 13 chapters spread out over the same four kings. Ezra is only ten chapters long but covers nearly 100 years of history. In fact, the prophet isn't even in Jerusalem during the first part of Ezra. He is almost working as a historian recounting what God did in Judah and Jerusalem. Chapter four of Ezra serves as a summary of decades of life for the returned captives. We read these books and think of them as happening in a relatively short time. We assume that one chapter immediately follows the preceding chapter, even though it is possible that years have passed or, in the case of Jeremiah, that the chapters themselves are out of order.
The opening lines of Ezra are identical to what we found in 2 Chronicles 36:22-23, but the prophet Isaiah had already spoken of the work King Cyrus would do for the nation of Judah and the people of Jerusalem. (nearly 200 years earlier, by the way)
Pay special attention to Zerubbabel and Jeshua (Joshua) throughout these pages of the prophets. They were instrumental in rebuilding Jerusalem. Zerubbabel was the governor of Jerusalem (since they were under Persian rule, they were no longer allowed to have a "King"). Jeshua, also called Joshua, was the priest of God.
For more visit http://simplerbible.com/episodes
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