Ezra 4:1
ContextOpposition to the Building Efforts
4:1 When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin learned that the former exiles 1 were building a temple for the Lord God of Israel,
Ezra 6:16
Context6:16 The people 2 of Israel – the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles 3 – observed the dedication of this temple of God with joy.
Ezra 7:10
Context7:10 Now Ezra had dedicated himself 4 to the study of the law of the Lord, to its observance, and to teaching 5 its statutes and judgments in Israel.
Ezra 7:15
Context7:15 and to bring silver and gold which the king and his advisers have freely contributed to the God of Israel, who resides in Jerusalem,