Facts About Ezra and Nehemiah—A simple list
Ezra and Nehemiah
Ezra
A scribe and priest.
His memoirs are in the Bible book bearing his name.
Contemporary of Nehemiah.
Led the second wave of exiles back to Jerusalem.
Brought about religious revival and restoration.
Nehemiah
Cup-bearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes.
A "govenor" or man of authority and title.
Also a man of great integrity and humility.
His memoirs are in the Bible book bearing his name.
Not mentioned in the Bible outside his own book.
Son of Hacaliah (as distinct from two other Nehemiahs).
Contemporary of the prophet Malachi.
Contemporary of Ezra the priest and scribe.
Led the third wave of exiles back to Jerusalem.
Completed the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and gates.
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—Well into the Medo-Persian rule, Artaxerxes is king of Persia. Ezra and Nehemiah lead the rebuilding, religious restoration, and resettling of the remnant in Jerusalem. Tap the title above, next to the arrow, to go to that lesson with a link back to this page.
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—The rise of Medopersia to power ended the captivity of Jews in Babylonia. In this lesson, we cover the Jews’ first return and attempt at rebuilding, leading to further work under the leadership of Ezra and Nehemiah. Tap the title above, next to the arrow, to go to that lesson with a link back to this page.
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