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From Exile to Restoration: A King’s Decree and the Temple Rebuilt | Ezra 1–3
Welcome to Day 125 of Word for Word: The Bible.
In this episode, we begin the book of Ezra, covering chapters 1–3, where the story shifts from exile to restoration. What was once only a promise at the end of Chronicles now begins to unfold in real time. God moves in a powerful and unexpected way—through Cyrus, king of Persia—issuing a decree that allows the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple.
Chapter 1 highlights this remarkable moment. A foreign king recognizes the authority of the God of heaven and supports the rebuilding of His house. The exiles are not only…
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