Judah's Return

What is the main topic of Ezra chapter 1?

• Decree of Cyrus allowing Israelites to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple

• Building of the Tower of Babel

• Construction of Solomon's temple in Jerusalem

• Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt

Who was the king of Persia during Judah's return?

• Xerxes

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius the Great

• Artaxerxes

What did King Cyrus decree in Ezra chapter 1?

• King Cyrus decreed that the Israelites could return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple.

• King Cyrus decreed that the Israelites should be forbidden from practicing their religion

• King Cyrus decreed that the Israelites should be exiled to Egypt

• King Cyrus decreed that the Israelites should be enslaved in Babylon

Who were the leaders of the tribes of Judah during their return?

• Moses and Aaron

• David and Solomon

• Ezra and Nehemiah

• Zerubbabel and Jeshua

What did the returning exiles lay the foundation for in Ezra chapter 3?

• the temple

• a school

• a marketplace

• a new city

What did the people do when the foundation of the temple was laid?

• The people shouted and praised the Lord

• The people wept and mourned

• The people danced and celebrated

• The people remained silent and indifferent

What emotions did the older priests and Levites feel when they saw the foundation of the temple laid?

• Confusion and relief

• Anger and contentment

• Disappointment and excitement

• Joy and sorrow

What did the people do when the temple foundation was laid?

• The people remained silent and indifferent to the temple foundation

• The people protested and refused to acknowledge the temple foundation

• The people shouted with praise and thanksgiving to the Lord, and they sang together, praising and giving thanks to the Lord.

• The people criticized and complained about the temple foundation

What did the enemies of Judah and Benjamin do when they heard that the exiles were building the temple?

• They offered to help with the construction of the temple

• They tried to discourage the people and make them afraid to keep them from building the temple.

• They celebrated and supported the building of the temple

• They ignored the situation and focused on their own affairs

What did King Cyrus do to help with the rebuilding of the temple?

• King Cyrus destroyed the temple

• King Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem and provided resources for the rebuilding of the temple.

• King Cyrus imposed heavy taxes on the Jews for the temple rebuilding

• King Cyrus refused to allow the Jews to return to Jerusalem