Chapter 50 Ezra, the Priest and Scribe

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1. Who issued the third decree to rebuild Jerusalem, in what year, and why is this important in sacred history? (607:1)

2. What was Ezra's background and how did he prepare himself to be in harmony with God? (608:1-2)

3. Complete: "As he learned to yield mind and will to divine control, _____________________ ________________________________________________ ." (608:3-609:0)

4. How did Ezra revive an interest in the study of the scriptures? (609:3)

5. Why did Ezra decide to go to Israel? (609:4)

6. How did this affect the king? (610:0)

7. Which institutions did Artaxerxes restore in his decree for the Jews to return to Israel? (611:1)

8. Describe the conditions of the Levites while in captivity. (613)

9. How many Levites decided to return with Ezra? (615:0)

10. Why didn't Ezra ask for soldiers to protect them on their journey? (615)

11. What special precautions did Ezra make and how long did the journey last? (616-617)

Key: (60:1) = page 60, first full paragraph