Nave's Topical Bible: Orville J. Nave, A.M., D.D., LL.D.

EZRA

1. A famous scribe and priest Ezra 7:1-5, 6, 10, 21; Neh. 12:36
   • Appoints a fast Ezra 8:21
   • Commissioned by Artaxerxes, returns to Jerusalem with a large group of Jews Ezra 7:8
   • His charge to the priests Ezra 8:29
   • Exhorts people to put away their heathen wives Ezra 9, 10:1-17
   • Reads the law Neh. 8
   • Reforms corruptions Ezra 10; Neh. 13
   • Dedicates the wall of Jerusalem Neh. 12:27-43
2. A leading priest among the colonists under Zerubbabel Neh. 12:1
   • Probably identical with AZARIAH in Neh. 10:2
   • And Ezra 7:1
3. A descendant of Judah 1 Chr. 4:17