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Priests in Israel’s History
Aaron Moses’ brother. Chief leader of the Tabernacle. Exodus 28:1-3 Leviticus 10 Numbers 3:32 Eleazar Executed an idol worshiper, ending a plague. Numbers 25:1-15 Phinehas Promised a never-ending priestly line. Numbers 25:1-15 Ahitub A priest during King Saul’s reign. 1 Samuel 14:3 Zadok Faithful high priest under King David. Anointed Solomon as the next king.… Continue reading
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Fascinating insight into the book of Ezra
MEANING: “Yahweh Helps”Ezra’s name carries the meaning “Yahweh helps.”AUTHORSHIP: Ezra HimselfThe Book of Ezra is attributed to Ezra.TIME WRITTEN: Probably composed between 457 and 444 B.C.POSITION IN THE BIBLE: Ezra in the Context of Scripture 15th Book in the Bible. 15th Book in the Old Testament. 10th of 12 books of History (Joshua – Esther).… Continue reading
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Chronology of Judah’s Return
536 B.C. Cyrus the Great permitted the return from captivity. 49,897 Jews returned from Babylon to Jerusalem. Built the altar and offered sacrifices in the 7th month. 535 B.C. Work on the temple began but was soon stopped for about 15 to 16 years. 520 B.C. Work on the temple was renewed by Haggai and… Continue reading
