The Holy Bible - Ezra

The Book of Ezra recounts the return of exiled Jews from Babylon to Jerusalem, led initially by Zerubbabel who begins rebuilding the temple and altar. After a pause due to complaints, the work resumes under King Artaxerxes and is eventually completed years later. Later, Ezra guides another wave of returnees and addresses issues of religious law and practices among the community, emphasizing adherence to Torah principles.