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Did Ezra build the new temple in Jerusalem?

Ezra led the second group of exiles from Babylon back to Jerusalem 80 years after Zerubbabel returned with the first group. When Ezra arrived in Jerusalem, he found the second temple rebuilt but the people were a spiritual mess. Ezra (priest and teacher) scorned the people and helped them repent and return to follow the laws of God.


Who was Zerubbabel?

Zerubbabel was the head of the tribe of Judah during the time of the return from the Babylon exile. With the blessing of Cyrus of Persia (Ezra 1:1-2), Zerubbabel and Jeshua the high priest led the first band of captives back to Jerusalem. He was the prime builder of the second Temple, which was later re-constructed by King Herod. Zerubbabel was the grandson of Jehoiachin, the captive king of Judah (1 Chr. 3:17).


What event led the Muslim forces to retake Jerusalem from the Christian crusaders in 1187?

The Muslim forces, led by Saladin, retook Jerusalem from the Christian crusaders in 1187 after the Battle of Hattin. This battle was a decisive victory for the Muslims and led to the collapse of the Crusader states in the Holy Land.


What was the long journey during which Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and back to Canaan known as?

The long journey during which Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and back to Canaan is known as the Exodus.


What character in the bible brought gold and silver goblets from the temple in Jerusalem?

The character who brought gold and silver goblets from the temple in Jerusalem was Belshazzar, the Babylonian king mentioned in the Book of Daniel. He used these sacred vessels during a feast, which led to the infamous "writing on the wall" incident foretelling his downfall.

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Did Ezra go with the first group back to Jerusalem?

No, Zerubbabel led the first group.


Who led the Jew from captivity in Egypt to freedom in israel?

Zerubbabel led the first group of Jews from the Babylonian captivity back to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple. This was in the first year of King Cyrus of Persia (as described in book of Ezra) which was 538 BC.


Who led the first crusades?

The People's Crusade was led by Peter the Hermit. However, the first official crusade was launched by Pope Urban the II, and it was the only crusade that succeeded in recapturing Jerusalem.


Who ruled Jerusalem in the first century and were often in conflict with the Jews which led to Jerusalem's destruction in 70BC?

In the 1st Century (AD) the Romans. However time can not flow backwards from then to a destruction of Jerusalem in 70 (BC).


What leader sponsored the rebuilding of Jerusalem?

Ezra sponsored the rebuilding of Jerusalem. He was the person who led the Israelites to Jerusalem to rebuild it.


Did Ezra build the new temple in Jerusalem?

Ezra led the second group of exiles from Babylon back to Jerusalem 80 years after Zerubbabel returned with the first group. When Ezra arrived in Jerusalem, he found the second temple rebuilt but the people were a spiritual mess. Ezra (priest and teacher) scorned the people and helped them repent and return to follow the laws of God.


Who led the Muslim forces to retake Jerusalem from crusaders?

A General named Saladin led the Muslim Army to retake Jerusalem and the Holy Land from the Crusaders.


Where did the three wise men look for jesus first?

The three wise men first were led to Jerusalem, then Bethlehem. (Matthew 2:1-12)


What led to the first crusade?

The First Crusade. Christian knights waged a religious war against the Muslims in Jerusalem in an attempt to reclaim the Holy Land.


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What event led to the First Crusade?

The First Crusade. Christian knights waged a religious war against the Muslims in Jerusalem in an attempt to reclaim the Holy Land.


What is Nehemiah basically about?

God used the Babylonians under Nebuchadnezzar to sack Jerusalem ca. 605-586BC and take them captive to Babylon for 70 years because they had not given the land its yearly Sabbatical rest for 490 years. Some returned with Zurubbabel and Joshua in the first return (Ezra 1 - 6) to rebuild God's Temple ca. 539BC, some with Ezra in the second return (Ezra 7 - 10) in 458BC, and Nehemiah led the the third and final return to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem ca. 445BC.