Questions and Answers
The descendants of Phinehas and Gershom returned from Babylon during the reign of what Persian king (Ezra 8:1f)?
Where did Ezra and his people assemble and camp for three days (Ezra 8:15)?
When the people assembled at the canal what did Ezra not find present (Ezra 8:15)?
Who were Joiarib and Elnathan known for whom Ezra summoned (Ezra 8:16)?
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When Ezra found out there were no Levites he summoned all of the following leaders EXCEPT (Ezra 8:16)
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Who was the leader of the temple servants in Casiphia (Ezra 8:17)?
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What role did Iddo and his kinsmen play or what was their vocation (Ezra 8:17)?
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Why did Ezra send to Iddo in Casiphia (Ezra 8:17)?
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Who did Iddo send to go with Ezra from the Levites who was known to be a capable man (Ezra 8:18)?
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Hashabiah and Jeshaiah were the descendants of what clan of Levites (Ezra 8:19)?
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Who set up the temple servants to assist the Levites (Ezra 8:20)?
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What was true of all the 220 temple servants who accompanied Sherebiah (Ezra 8:20)?
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Where did Ezra proclaim a fast (Ezra 8:21)?
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What did Ezra proclaim by the Ahava Canal (Ezra 8:21)?
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Why did Ezra call for a fast by the Ahava Canal (Ezra 8:21)?
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Of what was Ezra shamed to do (Ezra 8:22)?
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What had Ezra told the king of Persia (Ezra 8:22)?
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Who did Ezra tell the king the anger of the Lord would be against (Ezra 8:22)?
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To whom by name did Ezra weigh out the offerings of silver and gold (Ezra 8:24)?
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What did Ezra do to the 12 leading priests along with Sherebiah (Ezra 8:24)?
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All of the following were listed as having donated articles of gold and silver to those returning with Ezra EXCEPT (Ezra 8:25)
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How many articles of silver and talents of gold did Ezra weigh out as donated to the house of God (Ezra 8:26)?
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Why had the king and his officials donated gold and silver to Ezra (Ezra 8:26)?
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What did Ezra consecrate to the Lord after receiving the gifts from the king of Persia (Ezra 8:28)?
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What did Ezra call the gold and silver that was donated (Ezra 8:28)?
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Who received the gold and silver to be taken to the house of God in Jerusalem (Ezra 8:30)?
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From where did Ezra set out for Jerusalem (Ezra 8:31)?
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What does Ezra attribute the protection he received from his enemies on the journey to Jerusalem (Ezra 8:31)?
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When Ezra arrived in Jerusalem for how many days did he rest after arriving (Ezra 8:32)?
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What was done on the fourth day after Ezra arrived in Jerusalem (Ezra 8:33)?
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Who was the main priest to whom Ezra presented the sacred articles after arriving in Jerusalem (Ezra 8:33)?
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All of the following received the sacred articles from Ezra when he arrived at Jerusalem EXCEPT (Ezra 8:33)
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How was the gold, silver and sacred articles accounted for after Ezra arrived at Jerusalem (Ezra 8:34)?
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The exiles who had returned offered what two types of sacrifices to the Lord (Ezra 8:35)?
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What was offered by the exiles who had returned with Ezra for a sin offering (Ezra 8:35)?
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How many bulls were offered as a burnt offering by the exile who returned with Ezra (Ezra 8:35)?
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To whom did Ezra deliver the king's orders after returning to Jerusalem (Ezra 8:36)?
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What did the royal satraps and governors of Trans-Euphrates do for exiles (Ezra 8:36)?
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What region was Jerusalem considered to be part of by the Persian governors and satraps (Ezra 8:36)?
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Study Notes
Persian King and Returnees
- Ezra and his people returned during the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia.
- The descendants of Phinehas and Gershom were part of the return from Babylon.
Gathering Location
- Ezra and his followers assembled at the canal flowing toward Ahava for three days.
- During this gathering, Ezra found no Levites present among the people.
Leadership and Summons
- Ezra summoned Joiarib and Elnathan, identified as men of learning, for support.
- Notably, Ezra did not summon Gershom when seeking leaders due to the absence of Levites.
Roles of Temple Servants
- Iddo was the leader among temple servants in Casiphia.
- Iddo and his kinsmen were designated as temple servants, which highlights their specific religious function.
Levite Contributions
- Sherebiah, a capable Levite identified by Iddo, joined Ezra’s journey as an important leader.
- Hashabiah and Jeshaiah were descendants of the Merari clan of Levites.
Temple Assistance and Donations
- David established the temple servants to assist the Levites and designated their roles.
- Ezra received 220 temple servants who were registered by name, indicating a formal process for their inclusion.
Fasting for Divine Guidance
- Ezra proclaimed a fast by the Ahava Canal to seek God’s protection for their journey.
- This fast was called to ask for a safe journey without having to seek military protection from the king.
Offerings and Consecration
- Ezra weighed out donations for the house of God, including 100 articles of silver and talents of gold.
- Gifted resources were referred to as freewill offerings, emphasizing voluntary contributions.
Arrival and Rituals in Jerusalem
- Upon arriving in Jerusalem, Ezra rested for three days before the formal activities began.
- On the fourth day, Ezra presented the weighed silver and gold to Meremoth, the main priest.
Sacrifices by Returnees
- The exiles offered whole and sin offerings, including 12 male goats for sin offerings and 12 bulls for burnt offerings.
Official Documentation
- Ezra delivered the king's orders to the royal satraps upon returning to Jerusalem.
- The royal satraps and governors provided assistance to both the people and the house of God, demonstrating support for the returned exiles.
Location Context
- Jerusalem was considered part of the Trans-Euphrates region by the Persian officials, indicating its geographical and administrative affiliations at the time.
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