Ezra Chapter 1 Quiz and Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Name the king, country, and year mentioned in Ezra 1:1.

Cyrus king of Persia, First year of reign

Whom was the phrase 'in order to fulfill the word of the Lord...' spoken by according to Ezra 1:1?

Jeremiah

What did the Lord do to Cyrus in Ezra 1:1?

He had moved his heart, 2) make a proclamation throughout his realm, 3) and also put it in writing

This is what ___ _ of ____ says according to Ezra 1:2.

<ol> <li>Cyrus, 2) King, 3) Persia</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

The 1, the 1 of 3, has given me all the 4__ of the 5 and he has 6_ me to build a 7 for him at 8__ in 9.

<ol> <li>Lord, 2) God, 3) heaven, 4) kingdoms, 5) earth, 6) appointed, 7) temple, 8) Jerusalem, 9) Judah</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Where may any of his people go up to and build according to Ezra 1:3?

Into Jerusalem in Judah and build the temple of the Lord Signup and view all the answers

Name the three locations where God is said to be according to Ezra 1:3.

<ol> <li>God of Israel, 2) God who is in Jerusalem, 3) and may their God be with them</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Where would survivors be living according to Ezra 1:4?

In any locality Signup and view all the answers

What are the people to provide them with while living in any locality according to Ezra 1:4?

<ol> <li>Silver, 2) Gold, 3) Goods, 4) Livestock, 5) Freewill offerings for the temple of God in Jerusalem</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Name the people whose heart God had moved according to Ezra 1:5.

<ol> <li>The family of the house of Judah and Benjamin, 2) Priests, 3) Levites</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What were the people named in the last question prepared to do according to Ezra 1:5?

<ol> <li>Prepared, 2) to go up, 3) and build the house of the Lord in Jerusalem</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What did their neighbors assist them with according to Ezra 1:6?

<ol> <li>With articles of silver and gold, 2) With goods and livestock, 3) and with valuable gifts, 4) in addition to all the freewill offerings.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

King Cyrus took whose articles and from where according to Ezra 1:7?

<ol> <li>The temple of the Lord, 2) and from which Nebuchadnezzar had carried away from Jerusalem, 3) and placed in the temple of his God</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the treasurer and what had they done according to Ezra 1:8?

<ol> <li>Mithredath, 2) who counted them out to Sheshbazzar, 3) prince of Judah</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

According to Ezra 1:9-10, the inventory concluded of what types of metal and what amount of it?

Metal: Gold and Silver, Gold Dishes: 30, Silver Dishes: 1,000, Silver Pans: 29, Gold Bowls: 30, Matching Silver Bowls: 410, Other Articles: 1,000 Signup and view all the answers

In all there were how many articles of what two metals according to Ezra 1:11?

<ol> <li>5,400 articles, 2) of Gold, 3) and Silver</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What had Sheshbazzar done according to Ezra 1:11?

<ol> <li>Brought all these along with the exiles, 2) when they came up from Babylon, 3) to Jerusalem</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Please add up all your points and vary how much percent you got off this quiz.

Total Points: 58 Signup and view all the answers

What does PBE stand for?

Pathfinder Bible Experience Signup and view all the answers

What book is referenced as Ezra C1?

Ezra C1 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of Ezra Chapter 1

Cyrus, king of Persia, initiated events in the first year of his reign.
God fulfilled His promise through Cyrus, as prophesied by Jeremiah.

Actions of Cyrus

God moved Cyrus' heart to issue a proclamation.
Cyrus ordered the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.

Proclamation Contents

Emphasizes that the Lord is the God of heaven and earth.
Cyrus stressed the importance of building a temple for the Lord in Jerusalem.

Locations and Offerings

Jews were encouraged to return to Jerusalem in Judah to construct the temple.
God is recognized in multiple locations: Israel, Jerusalem, and among the people.

Support for the Exiles

Neighbors provided essentials such as silver, gold, livestock, and freewill offerings for the temple.
Emphasis on community support for the rebuilding efforts.

People Involved

God moved the hearts of the families of Judah and Benjamin, including priests and Levites, to aid in the temple construction.
Sheshbazzar led the returning exiles to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple.

Treasures Taken from the Temple

Articles from the temple were taken by Nebuchadnezzar, which Cyrus restored to the Jewish leaders.
Mithredath, the treasurer, counted these items for Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah.

Inventory of Articles

The inventory included specific quantities of gold and silver items:
- Gold Dishes: 30
- Silver Dishes: 1,000
- Silver Pans: 29
- Gold Bowls: 30
- Matching Silver Bowls: 410
- Other Articles: 1,000
A total of 5,400 articles made of gold and silver were transported back to Jerusalem.

Conclusion of Chapter 1

Sheshbazzar brought back a significant number of articles along with the exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem.
Total points possible from the quiz related to this chapter are 58.

Additional Information

PBE stands for Pathfinder Bible Experience.
This study note focuses on the first chapter of the Book of Ezra in the Bible.

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Explore the significant events of Ezra Chapter 1, highlighting King Cyrus's proclamation and God's promise to rebuild the Jerusalem temple. Understand the community's role and the support provided for the exiles' return. This chapter emphasizes the importance of faith and cooperation in fulfilling divine purpose.