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The books of Ezra And Nehemiah describe what event in Jewish history?
The return of several tens of thousands of Jews from the Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the Temple.
Who directed the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem?
The rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem was directed by Nehemiah, a Jewish leader and cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes I. In the 5th century BCE, after learning of the city's dilapidated state, he sought permission from the king to return and oversee the reconstruction of the walls and gates. Nehemiah's leadership and organizational skills were crucial in rallying the people and successfully completing the project in a relatively short time.
Which book of the Bible allowed the Jews to return from exile and rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem?
A book of the bible did not allow anything, people did. If the question intends to ask: "In what book of the Bible does it discuss the return of the Jews from exile and the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem?" there are two answers. The Book of Ezra and the Book of Nehemiah discuss this.
Is Nehemiah a Gospel?
Yes Nehemiah is 'a gospel' in the Old Testament, based on the prophecies of Nehemiah, in the sense that it contains the 'good news' of the return of the Jews from exile in Babylon and the rebuilding of the wall. Nehemiah is not a 'Gospel' in the commonly understood use of the term in that it does not directly say anything about Jesus Christ.
Who allowed Jesus to return from exile and rebuild the temple in Jerusalem?
This did not happen. The Second Temple stood while Jesus was alive and remained standing for four decades after Jesus was killed by the Romans. The Third Temple has not been built.Jesus was never in exile, didn't return from one, and was never involved in any way in rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem. Jesus came to earth approximately 536 years after the return of the Jews to rebuild the temple.An observation:Just in case the question meant to read "Jews" instead of "Jesus" (which would then completely make sense), the answer would be King Cyrus of Persia (Ezra 5:13). Zerrubabel led the Jews, along with Ezra and Nehemiah in the rebuilding of the Temple.
What king allowed the Hebrews to return to their land and rebuild Jerusalem?
Cyrus, king of Persia.
What ruler allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem?
Several rulers have allowed or urged Jews to return to Jerusalem. The three most famous rulers to do this are King Cyrus the Great of Persia, King Saladin the Ayyubite, and Prime Minister David Ben Gurion.
Who took over Babylon and allowed Jews to return to Jerusalem?
King Cyrus the Great of Persia.
Why didn't Mordecai family want to go back to Jerusalem?
Mordecai's family, like many Jews living in Persia after the Babylonian exile, may have been reluctant to return to Jerusalem due to the challenges of rebuilding their lives in a war-torn city, the uncertainty of their safety, and the potential hardships of resettlement. Additionally, they had likely established stable lives, businesses, and communities in Persia, making the prospect of leaving everything behind unappealing. The comforts and relative security of their current situation likely outweighed the desire to return to their ancestral homeland.
How are the books Ezra and Nehemiah have close affinities to?
The books of Ezra and Nehemiah have close affinities to the historical books of the Old Testament, particularly 1 and 2 Chronicles. They share themes of restoration, community rebuilding, and the importance of adhering to the Law of Moses. Both books focus on the return of the Jewish exiles to Jerusalem and the efforts to rebuild the temple and the city walls, highlighting leadership figures like Ezra and Nehemiah. Their narratives emphasize the spiritual and social renewal of the Jewish people after the Babylonian exile.
What issued an edict permitting the Jews to return to Jerusalem?
This was King Cyrus. Or as history knows him, Cyrus the Great. His cupbearer was Nehemiah. Nehemiah asked to go back to Jerusalem to rebuild the walls and Cyrus let him go. After Nehemiah, Ezra came and instituted many of the religious reforms that. gave modern Judaism the form it has today
Who was King Artaxerxes?
He was the Persian king that issued the decree for the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls in 455 B.C.E. He is evidentally one of the four kings prophesied about at Daniel 11:1. This decree marked the begining of the prophesied "69 weeks" of years, until the Messiah Jesus Christ would appear. (Daniel 9:25-27) Centuries later, Jewish leaders were looking for the Messiah around the time that Jesus appeared in the year 29, because of the prophecy that Daniel recorded. (69 weeks of years=483 years; 455 B.C.E to 29 C.E.=483 years, or 69 weeks of years)
