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Ezra 1 - The Israelites Return to Israel
Welcome to season 11 in the Book of Ezra, exploring the Israelites' return from captivity in Babylon. After 70 years, God's promise comes to fruition:
Who was Cyrus of Persia, and why did he let the Israelites go?
Not all Israelites return, and the ones who do face challenges
Cyrus goes above and beyond - giving permission, grants, and God's temple items to the people of Israel
The Israelites didn't receive the ark of the covenant. Where is it now?
This episode sets the stage for the rebuilding of the Temple and the complexities that come with it.
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