Ezra 8 - Flashcard MC Questions

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The descendants of Phinehas and Gershom returned from Babylon during the reign of what Persian king (Ezra 8:1f)?

Xerxes

Artaxerxes (correct)

Cyrus (correct)

Darius

Where did Ezra and his people assemble and camp for three days (Ezra 8:15)?

Outside the citadel of Susa (correct)

The Marduk Gate of Babylon (correct)

By the well outside the city of Haran (correct)

The canal that flows toward Ahava (correct)

When the people assembled at the canal what did Ezra not find present (Ezra 8:15)?

No priests

No Levites (correct)

No sons of Judah

No prophets

Who were Joiarib and Elnathan known for whom Ezra summoned (Ezra 8:16)?

They were men of learning Signup and view all the answers

When Ezra found out there were no Levites he summoned all of the following leaders EXCEPT (Ezra 8:16)

Zechariah Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of the temple servants in Casiphia (Ezra 8:17)?

Iddo Signup and view all the answers

What role did Iddo and his kinsmen play or what was their vocation (Ezra 8:17)?

They were temple servants Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ezra send to Iddo in Casiphia (Ezra 8:17)?

So that they might bring attendants for the house of God Signup and view all the answers

Who did Iddo send to go with Ezra from the Levites who was known to be a capable man (Ezra 8:18)?

Elnathan Signup and view all the answers

Hashabiah and Jeshaiah were the descendants of what clan of Levites (Ezra 8:19)?

Merari Signup and view all the answers

Who set up the temple servants to assist the Levites (Ezra 8:20)?

Aaron Signup and view all the answers

What was true of all the 220 temple servants who accompanied Sherebiah (Ezra 8:20)?

They all came with gifts of gold and silver Signup and view all the answers

Where did Ezra proclaim a fast (Ezra 8:21)?

By the citadel of Susa Signup and view all the answers

What did Ezra proclaim by the Ahava Canal (Ezra 8:21)?

A fast Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ezra call for a fast by the Ahava Canal (Ezra 8:21)?

So that they might find favor with King Artaxerxes Signup and view all the answers

Of what was Ezra shamed to do (Ezra 8:22)?

To take with them all that they had acquired in Persia Signup and view all the answers

What had Ezra told the king of Persia (Ezra 8:22)?

God would protect those who turn to him from all harm Signup and view all the answers

Who did Ezra tell the king the anger of the Lord would be against (Ezra 8:22)?

Those who do what is evil and unjust Signup and view all the answers

To whom by name did Ezra weigh out the offerings of silver and gold (Ezra 8:24)?

Sherebiah and Hashabiah Signup and view all the answers

What did Ezra do to the 12 leading priests along with Sherebiah (Ezra 8:24)?

He set them apart Signup and view all the answers

All of the following were listed as having donated articles of gold and silver to those returning with Ezra EXCEPT (Ezra 8:25)

The keepers of the royal treasury Signup and view all the answers

How many articles of silver and talents of gold did Ezra weigh out as donated to the house of God (Ezra 8:26)?

100 Signup and view all the answers

Why had the king and his officials donated gold and silver to Ezra (Ezra 8:26)?

For the house of God Signup and view all the answers

What did Ezra consecrate to the Lord after receiving the gifts from the king of Persia (Ezra 8:28)?

The King of Persia and his advisers Signup and view all the answers

What did Ezra call the gold and silver that was donated (Ezra 8:28)?

A freewill offering Signup and view all the answers

Who received the gold and silver to be taken to the house of God in Jerusalem (Ezra 8:30)?

The priests and Levites Signup and view all the answers

From where did Ezra set out for Jerusalem (Ezra 8:31)?

The Ahava Canal Signup and view all the answers

What does Ezra attribute the protection he received from his enemies on the journey to Jerusalem (Ezra 8:31)?

The grace of the Lord Signup and view all the answers

When Ezra arrived in Jerusalem for how many days did he rest after arriving (Ezra 8:32)?

One day Signup and view all the answers

What was done on the fourth day after Ezra arrived in Jerusalem (Ezra 8:33)?

They weighed out the silver and gold into the hands of the priests Signup and view all the answers

Who was the main priest to whom Ezra presented the sacred articles after arriving in Jerusalem (Ezra 8:33)?

Meremoth Signup and view all the answers

All of the following received the sacred articles from Ezra when he arrived at Jerusalem EXCEPT (Ezra 8:33)

Noadiah son of Binnui Signup and view all the answers

How was the gold, silver and sacred articles accounted for after Ezra arrived at Jerusalem (Ezra 8:34)?

By weight and number Signup and view all the answers

The exiles who had returned offered what two types of sacrifices to the Lord (Ezra 8:35)?

Praise and incense offerings Signup and view all the answers

What was offered by the exiles who had returned with Ezra for a sin offering (Ezra 8:35)?

Twelve bulls Signup and view all the answers

How many bulls were offered as a burnt offering by the exile who returned with Ezra (Ezra 8:35)?

Twelve Signup and view all the answers

To whom did Ezra deliver the king's orders after returning to Jerusalem (Ezra 8:36)?

The royal satraps Signup and view all the answers

What did the royal satraps and governors of Trans-Euphrates do for exiles (Ezra 8:36)?

They turned over their authority to Ezra the scribe of God Signup and view all the answers

What region was Jerusalem considered to be part of by the Persian governors and satraps (Ezra 8:36)?

Trans-Euphrates Signup and view all the answers

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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