Originally written together as a single book in the jewish scriptures, ezra and nehemiah document the fulfillment of gods promise that israel will return home after 70 years of exile in babylon and restore their ruined dwellings again. Ezra and nehemiah bible book shelf 4q 2019 kindle edition by. Cyrus helps the exiles to return in the first year of cyrus king of persia, in order to fulfill the word of the lord spoken by jeremiah, the lord moved the heart of cyrus king of persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and also to put it in writing. Jan 29, 2015 i have enjoyed studying the book of ezra. Ezra 1 niv cyrus helps the exiles to return bible gateway. By that i mean, not that ezra chocks his book full of theological anecdotes as you find in the psalms or the prophetic books. The jewish bible, audio version is a recorded version of the jps tanakh, the most widely read english translation of the hebrew, or jewish, bible. While ezra was praying and confessing, weeping and throwing himself down before the house of god, a large crowd of israelitesmen, women and childrengathered around him.
This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. The holy bible book 15 ezra kjv dramatized audio youtube. The book of ezra kjv audio bible full by alexander scourby. Jewish tradition has long attributed authorship of this historical book to the scribe and scholar ezra, who led the second group of jews returning from babylon to jerusalem ezra 7. The books of ezra and nehemiah new international commentary on the old. The two became separated with the first printed rabbinic bibles of the early 16th century, following late medieval latin christian tradition.
The book tells the story of the hebrew exiles who returned to israel from babylon. The introduction to this decree specifies when it was proclaimed. It was first separated from nehemiah in the latin vulgate translation of the bible. Its authorship is ascribed to ezra, a scribe and priest of the 5th century bce, although modern scholarship places its composition between 70 and 218 ce 37 it is reckoned among the apocrypha by roman catholics, protestants, and. The holy bible book 17 esther kjv dramatized audio by tmantz625. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. The book of ezra begins with a decree from king cyrus of persia, allowing the jews to return to jerusalem to rebuild the temple that had been destroyed by the babylonians in 587 bc ezra 1. Audio bible book of ezra chapter 110 lowman whitfield. Ezra is a historical book but more so, ezra gives us theological history.
Librivox recording of the book of ezra, youngs literal translation. Life after destruction goes on in ezra and nehemiah. The book of ezra nasb audio bible non dramatized youtube. This 10 part expository study of ezra was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 2002. Aug 20, 2018 the book of ezra ezra was a great leader in israels history just after the time of the peoples return from babylonian exile. Information and translations of book of ezra in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Key personalities include cyrus, ezra, haggai, zechariah. Ezra is a book of narrative history and genealogies. The oldest manuscripts of the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot also treat ezra and nehemiah as one book. Jps audio bible audible audiobook unabridged the jewish publication society author, publisher, m. The king james version of the holy bible is the most influential and widely published book ever written. The books of ezra and nehemiah are the only completely historical books in the third section of the hebrew bible, the ketuvim writings. Explore audibles collection of free sleep and relaxation audio experiences. Use this collection of resources to help bolster your personal study as you prepare to teach your congregation the many important truths within this old testament book.
The book of ezra was originally attached as one volume with the book of nehemiah. It has been translated into over 2,000 languages and is still the worlds bestselling book every year. The last four books of the hebrew canon are ezra, nehemiah, and 1 and 2 chronicles, in that order. This book describes the return of israelites from exile in babylon. Originally combined with the book of nehemiah in a single book of ezranehemiah, the two became separated in the early centuries of the christian era. The jewish bible, audio version is a recorded version of the jps tanakh, the most widely read english translation of the hebrew, or jewish, bible produced and recorded for the jewish publication society jps by the jewish braille institute jbi, this complete, unabridged audio version of the book of nehemiah features over one hour of reading by one n. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of ezra in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. In the first year of king cyrus 539538 bc, shortly after the persian defeat. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson lesson 3 excepted, which does not have audio.
In the book of ezra you will discover that gods administration overrides that of any of the rulers of this world and, thus the book of ezra is a message of gods continuing covenant grace to israel. Book of ezra in spanish spanishdict english to spanish. The tradition is that the prophet ezra wrote the book of ezra. From its contents we especially learn, that every good work will meet with opposition from enemies, and be hurt by the misconduct of friends. The book tells the story of the hebrew exiles who returned to. Bible gateway opens at niv version ezra king james version bible. Apr 07, 2015 ezra is a book of narrative history and genealogies. This superb audio has been graciously provided by treasures 365. A plague has spread across the land killing most in its path. Rehum the governor and shimshai the court secretary wrote the letter, telling king artaxerxes about the situation in jerusalem. Reading plans advanced search available versions audio bibles. One family decides to suffer through the illness on their own. May 28, 2011 audio bible book of ezra chapter 110 lowman whitfield. There is an interval of over 50 years between the last events in the previous historical writings and.
Supporting this view is the fact that chapters 710 are written in the first person singular, while events in which he did not. Key personalities include cyrus, ezra, haggai, zechariah, darius i, artaxerxes i, and zerubbabel. In english bibles, they are usually split into two, with the book of nehemiah appearing as a separate book from ezra, but in the hebrew tradition, they are one book, entitled ezra, and nehemiah is simply the second part of ezra. Produced and recorded for the jewish publication society jps by the jewish braille institute jbi, this complete, unabridged audio version of the book of nehemiah features over one hour of reading by one narrator. The lord, the god of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed me to build a temple for him at jerusalem in judah. So named because ezra is the principal person mentioned in it. It is interesting to note that once ezra appears on the scene in chapter 7, the author of the book of ezra switches from writing in the third person to first person. This digital download of the kjv audio bible, dramatized brings this book of the bible to life with this truetotext dramatization. Ezra did exactly what the lord through king artaxerxes sent him back from babylonian captivity to jerusalem to do rid the country of strange wives and strange worship. When the americas are finally infected the nation is ordered into a quarantine. Ezra 1 niv cyrus helps the exiles to return in bible gateway.
Book of ezra overview insight for living ministries. Rather he shows us that history, when rightly told and understood, is theological. The holy bible book 16 nehemiah kjv dramatized audio. There are at least two large gaps in the sequence of events, and at least one passage ezra 4. Most of the people and families as listed in this chapter repented. Its subject is the return to zion following the close of the babylonian captivity, and it is divided into two parts, the first telling the story of the first return of exiles in the first year of. Its authorship is ascribed to ezra, a scribe and priest of the 5th century bce, although modern scholarship places its composition between 70 and 218 ce. This is the holy book of ezra, known simply as ezra. From verse 3 to verse 35 the people of various cities are enumerated, then from verse 36 to 39 priests are mentioned as being included in the number of those returning. The audio recording of the book of ezra from the revised new world translation of the holy scriptures is now available on listen to the book of ezra. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible.
The nehemiah mentioned here cannot be the nehemiah whose book follows ezra, for he did not come at first, nor with so large a company neh. Originally combined with the book of nehemiah in a single book of ezra nehemiah, the two became separated in the early centuries of the christian era. English speakers around the world are acclaiming this new recording of. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful. The lord, the god of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has.
The history of this book is the accomplishment of jeremiahs prophecy concerning the return of the jews out of babylon. From verse 3 to verse 35 the people of various cities are enumerated, then from verse 36 to 39 priests are mentioned. At one time, however, ezra and nehemiah followed 1 and 2 chronicles and were generally considered to be the work of one and the same author known as the chronicler. The fully orchestrated background enriches the text reading and enhances the total experience. The book of ezra does not specifically name its author. Laufer narrator see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. If you would like to purchase the whole old and new testaments 94. The book of ezra covers about 78 years, but it does not give a continuous description of events. Ezra 1, new international version niv the bible app.
Then shekaniah son of jehiel, one of the descendants. But the story the cdc is giving doesnt match the data. He gathered the large assembly to read the laws of god to the people. Ezra and nehemiah bible book shelf 4q 2019 kindle edition by moskala, jiri. Ezra was a great leader in israels history just after the time of the peoples return from babylonian exile. Produced and recorded for the jewish publication society jps by the jewish braille institute jbi, this complete, unabridged audio version of the book of ezra features approximately 43 minutes of readings by 1 narrator. See authoritative translations of book of ezra in spanish with example sentences and audio pronunciations. Composed in hebrew and aramaic, its subject is the return to zion following the close. You will find in the book of the records and learn that this.