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Bible Quiz on Ezra with Answers
Question 1: In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, what did the Lord stir up Cyrus to do?
- A. Rebuild the walls of Jerusalem
- B. Send Ezra to teach the law
- C. Proclaim to build God’s house
- D. Appoint judges over Judah
- E. Destroy the idols of Babylon
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Answer 1: C — God stirred Cyrus to command the rebuilding of the temple.
KJV Reference: “That the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia…” — Ezra 1:1
Question 2: What did Cyrus say the Lord God of heaven had given him?
- A. Wisdom and long life
- B. The sword of judgment
- C. All the kingdoms of the earth
- D. The treasures of Babylon
- E. Dominion over the seas
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Answer 2: C — Cyrus acknowledged that God gave him rule over the kingdoms.
KJV Reference: “The Lord God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth…” — Ezra 1:2
Question 3: What were the people of the provinces to do for those returning to Jerusalem?
- A. Pray for them daily
- B. Send their children to accompany them
- C. Provide silver, gold, and beasts
- D. Write down their names in a scroll
- E. Build shelters along the way
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Answer 3: C — The people were to supply the returnees generously.
KJV Reference: “And whosoever remaineth in any place… let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts…” — Ezra 1:4
Question 4: Who rose up to go build the house of the Lord in Jerusalem?
- A. Only the sons of Judah
- B. The Levites, Elomites and the Samaritans
- C. Leaders of Judah, Benjamin, priests, and Levites
- D. Ezra, the priest and the scribes
- E. The elders of Moabites and Edomites
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Answer 4: C — Key leaders and tribes responded to the call.
KJV Reference: “Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites…” — Ezra 1:5
Question 5: What did Cyrus bring forth from the house of his gods?
- A. Scrolls of the law
- B. Golden altars and burning incense
- C. The vessels of the house of the Lord
- D. The Ark of the Covenant
- E. The Ten Commandments
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Answer 5: C — Cyrus returned the sacred temple vessels.
KJV Reference: “Even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer…” — Ezra 1:7
Question 6: Who was charged with numbering and delivering the vessels?
- A. Ezra the scribe
- B. Mithredath the treasurer
- C. Darius the Mede
- D. Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel
- E. Jeshua the high priest
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Answer 6: B — Mithredath was assigned to deliver the temple items.
KJV Reference: “Even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer…” — Ezra 1:8
Question 7: To whom did Mithredath deliver the vessels?
- A. Ezra the son of Seraiah
- B. Jeshua the priest
- C. Sheshbazzar the prince of Judah
- D. Nehemiah the one of the singers
- E. Zechariah the prophet
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Answer 7: C — The vessels were entrusted to Sheshbazzar.
KJV Reference: “…and numbered them unto Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah.” — Ezra 1:8
Question 8: How many basins of gold were among the items returned?
- A. Thirty
- B. One hundred
- C. Sixty-nine
- D. Twenty-four
- E. Twelve
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Answer 8: A — The returned items included thirty basins of gold.
KJV Reference: “Even thirty chargers of gold…” — Ezra 1:9
Question 9: What was the total number of vessels of gold and silver returned?
- A. 3,400
- B. 5,400
- C. 2,800
- D. 7,200
- E. 4,600
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Answer 9: B — The full number was 5,400 vessels.
KJV Reference: “All the vessels of gold and of silver were five thousand and four hundred.” — Ezra 1:11
Question 10: Where were these vessels brought when the people returned from captivity?
- A. To the palace in Babylon
- B. To the tabernacle in Shiloh
- C. To the house of the Lord
- D. To the treasury of the king
- E. To the court of the Gentiles
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Answer 10: C — The vessels were returned to the temple in Jerusalem.
KJV Reference: “…did Sheshbazzar bring up with them of the captivity that were brought up from Babylon unto Jerusalem.” — Ezra 1:11
Question 11: What is the name of the man who led the children of Judah and Benjamin back to Jerusalem?
- A. Ezra the priest
- B. Nehemiah the builder
- C. Sheshbazzar the prince
- D. Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel
- E. Jeshua the high priest of the year
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Answer 11: D — Zerubbabel was the key leader in the first return.
KJV Reference: “Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel…” — Ezra 3:2
Question 12: How many people in total returned in the first wave of exiles?
- A. 24,013
- B. 33,107
- C. 42,360
- D. 50,872
- E. 60,004
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Answer 12: C — The recorded total of those returning was 42,360.
KJV Reference: “The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore.” — Ezra 2:64
Question 13: Which two leaders began to build the altar of the God of Israel upon returning?
- A. Ezra and Nehemiah
- B. Zerubbabel and Jeshua
- C. Sheshbazzar and Daniel
- D. Haggai and Zechariah
- E. Cyrus and Darius
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Answer 13: B — Zerubbabel and Jeshua took the lead in rebuilding the altar.
KJV Reference: “Then stood up Jeshua… and Zerubbabel… and builded the altar of the God of Israel…” — Ezra 3:2
Question 14: On which feast did they begin offering burnt offerings again?
- A. Passover
- B. Feast of Unleavened Bread
- C. Day of Atonement
- D. Feast of Tabernacles
- E. Pentecost
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Answer 14: D — They began offerings with the Feast of Tabernacles.
KJV Reference: “And they kept also the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and offered the daily burnt offerings…” — Ezra 3:4
Question 15: What was the first thing laid in the rebuilding of the temple?
- A. The outer wall
- B. The altar of sacrifice
- C. The inner sanctuary
- D. The foundation
- E. The holy of holies
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Answer 15: D — The temple rebuilding began with the foundation.
KJV Reference: “And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord…” — Ezra 3:10
Question 16: What did the people do when the foundation of the temple was laid?
- A. Offered sacrifices and fasted
- B. Gave gold and silver
- C. Shouted with a great shout
- D. Declared a national holiday
- E. Built booths across Jerusalem
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Answer 16: C — Many rejoiced, but some wept remembering the former temple.
KJV Reference: “And they sang together… and all the people shouted with a great shout… but many… wept with a loud voice…” — Ezra 3:11–12
Question 17: Which tribe was specifically named among those who returned to build the house of the Lord?
- A. Tribe of Reuben
- B. Tribe of Benjamin
- C. Tribe of Manasseh
- D. Tribe of Naphtali
- E. Tribe of Zebulun
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Answer 17: B — Benjamin, along with Judah, was named among those who returned.
KJV Reference: “Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin…” — Ezra 1:5
Question 18: What tactic did the adversaries use to stop the work?
- A. Physical attacks
- B. Bribing counselors
- C. Withholding temple materials
- D. Poisoning their leaders
- E. Destroying their crops
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Answer 18: B — They used political influence and bribery.
KJV Reference: “And hired counsellors against them, to frustrate their purpose…” — Ezra 4:5
Question 19: What did the enemies write to King Artaxerxes about the Jews?
- A. That they were building a tower of rebellion
- B. That they were refusing to pay tribute
- C. That they were restoring the rebellious city
- D. That they plotted war against Persia
- E. That they were neglecting the sabbath laws
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Answer 19: C — The accusation was that Jerusalem was a rebellious city.
KJV Reference: “Be it known… that the Jews… are come unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city…” — Ezra 4:12
Question 20: What effect did the king’s reply have on the rebuilding work?
- A. It accelerated the temple construction
- B. It blessed the people with more materials
- C. It stopped the work
- D. It caused the priests to flee to Babylon
- E. It divided the elders and priests
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Answer 20: C — The construction halted by royal command.
KJV Reference: “Then ceased the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem…” — Ezra 4:24
Question 21: Which prophets encouraged the Jews to resume building the temple?
- A. Isaiah and Jeremiah
- B. Ezekiel and Daniel
- C. Haggai and Zechariah
- D. Joel and Amos
- E. Malachi and Obadiah
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Answer 21: C — God raised up Haggai and Zechariah to stir the people.
KJV Reference: “Then the prophets, Haggai… and Zechariah… prophesied unto the Jews…” — Ezra 5:1
Question 22: Who resumed the building of the temple after the prophecy?
- A. Ezra and Nehemiah
- B. Zerubbabel and Jeshua
- C. Sheshbazzar and Darius
- D. Haggai and Zechariah
- E. The sons of Levi alone
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Answer 22: B — Leadership resumed under Zerubbabel and Jeshua.
KJV Reference: “Then rose up Zerubbabel… and Jeshua… and began to build the house of God…” — Ezra 5:2
Question 23: Who questioned the Jews’ authority to build again?
- A. Sanballat the Horonite
- B. Rehum the chancellor
- C. Tatnai the governor beyond the river
- D. Tobiah the Ammonite
- E. Artaxerxes the king
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Answer 23: C — Tatnai and his companions investigated the building work.
KJV Reference: “At the same time came to them Tatnai… and said thus unto them, Who hath commanded you to build this house…” — Ezra 5:3
Question 24: What did the builders say about the origin of the temple?
- A. That they built it during David’s reign
- B. That Cyrus had commanded it to be rebuilt
- C. That Solomon built it by his own will
- D. That the Babylonians left it behind
- E. That Darius had ordained it in a dream
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Answer 24: B — They declared Cyrus gave the order to rebuild.
KJV Reference: “But in the first year of Cyrus… he made a decree to build this house of God.” — Ezra 5:13
Question 25: What was found in the archives at Achmetha?
- A. The blueprint for the temple
- B. A decree from Cyrus allowing the rebuilding
- C. A list of priests and Levites to be executed for attempting to continue building
- D. A scroll of Isaiah’s prophecy
- E. The Ten Commandments
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Answer 25: B — Cyrus’s original decree was confirmed in the records.
KJV Reference: “And there was found at Achmetha… a roll, and therein was a record thus written…” — Ezra 6:2
Question 26: What did Darius decree after the scroll was found?
- A. That the work be halted and reviewed
- B. That the Jews be arrested for rebellion against the king’s degree
- C. That the temple be rebuilt and fully supported
- D. That Ezra be summoned to Babylon
- E. That only the priests may enter Jerusalem
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Answer 26: C — Darius upheld Cyrus’s decree and ordered full support.
KJV Reference: “Let the house be builded… and let the expenses be given out of the king’s house.” — Ezra 6:3–4
Question 27: What was to happen to anyone who altered the decree of Darius?
- A. They would be imprisoned
- B. They would be cursed and exiled
- C. They would be punished by fire
- D. A beam from their house would be used to hang them
- E. They would be turned over to the priests for judgment
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Answer 27: D — Darius issued a fierce warning against tampering.
KJV Reference: “…let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon…” — Ezra 6:11
Question 28: How long did it take to finish the temple after the decree of Darius?
- A. One year
- B. Two years
- C. Four years
- D. Seven years
- E. Twelve years
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Answer 28: C — The temple was completed in the sixth year of Darius.
KJV Reference: “And this house was finished… in the sixth year of the reign of Darius…” — Ezra 6:15
Question 29: What did the children of Israel do when the house of God was finished?
- A. Held a feast for seven days
- B. Wept and fasted
- C. Offered a hundred bullocks and twelve goats
- D. Dedicated it with joy and offerings
- E. Appointed a new king
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Answer 29: D — The temple was joyfully dedicated.
KJV Reference: “And the children of Israel… kept the dedication of this house of God with joy.” — Ezra 6:16
Question 30: What feast did they keep after the temple was dedicated?
- A. Feast of Firstfruits
- B. Feast of Tabernacles
- C. Passover
- D. Day of Atonement
- E. Feast of Weeks
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Answer 30: C — They observed the Passover as in the days of deliverance.
KJV Reference: “And the children of the captivity kept the passover upon the fourteenth day of the first month.” — Ezra 6:19
Question 31: Who helped the returned exiles keep the Passover?
- A. Ezra and Nehemiah the priests
- B. The Levites who had purified themselves
- C. The kings of Persia
- D. The Samaritans and Gentiles who where appointed
- E. The priests from Babylon
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Answer 31: B — The purified Levites killed the Passover lamb for all.
KJV Reference: “For the priests and the Levites were purified together… and killed the passover for all the children of the captivity…” — Ezra 6:20
Question 32: Who else joined the returned exiles in keeping the Passover?
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- A. The kings of Media and Persia
- B. Egyptians who had fled slavery from Babylon
C. Those who separated from heathen filthiness
- D. The prophets, priests and elders of Israel and Judah
- E. All the captives still remaining in Babylon
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Answer 32: C — Those who separated from defilement joined in.
KJV Reference: “And all such as had separated themselves unto them from the filthiness of the heathen of the land…” — Ezra 6:21
Question 33: What emotion filled the people as they kept the Feast of Unleavened Bread?
- A. Sorrow and fear
- B. Joy and gladness
- C. Confusion and silence
- D. Mourning and fasting
- E. Dread and trembling
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Answer 33: B — The feast was kept with rejoicing.
KJV Reference: “And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy…” — Ezra 6:22
Question 34: Why had the Lord made them joyful?
- A. Because they had fasted faithfully
- B. Because they had obeyed the Sabbath
- C. Because He turned the king’s heart to them
- D. Because of their offerings and sacrifices were accepted by God
- E. Because they rejected their foreign wives
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Answer 34: C — God moved the king’s heart in their favor.
KJV Reference: “For the Lord had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them…” — Ezra 6:22
Question 35: In what year of Artaxerxes’ reign did Ezra go up from Babylon?
- A. Fifth year
- B. Seventh year
- C. Twelfth year
- D. Nineteenth year
- E. Twenty-first year
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Answer 35: B — Ezra’s return took place in the seventh year of Artaxerxes.
KJV Reference: “And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.” — Ezra 7:8
Question 36: What was Ezra’s profession and lineage?
- A. Prophet from Levi
- B. Builder from Reuben
- C. Scribe from Aaron’s priestly line
- D. Warrior from Judah
- E. Shepherd from Benjamin
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Answer 36: C — Ezra was a skilled scribe and direct descendant of Aaron.
KJV Reference: “Ezra… was a ready scribe in the law of Moses… the son of Aaron the chief priest.” — Ezra 7:6, 7:5
Question 37: What had the king granted Ezra?
- A. Riches from Babylon
- B. Authority to teach only the elders
- C. All, because the Lord’s hand was on him
- D. A chariot and palace in Susa
- E. The ark of the covenant
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Answer 37: C — The king honored Ezra’s request because of God’s favor.
KJV Reference: “And the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the Lord his God upon him.” — Ezra 7:6
Question 38: What did Ezra prepare his heart to do?
- A. Judge the people with equity
- B. Speak boldly before kings
- C. Seek the law of the Lord
- D. Gather the tribes of Israel
- E. Restore the walls of Jerusalem
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Answer 38: C — Ezra was fully devoted to the Word and obedience.
KJV Reference: “For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach…” — Ezra 7:10
Question 39: Who wrote the letter authorizing Ezra’s mission?
- A. Cyrus king of Persia
- B. Darius the Mede
- C. Artaxerxes king of kings
- D. Xerxes of Assyria
- E. Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon
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Answer 39: C — The letter came from Artaxerxes himself.
KJV Reference: “Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave unto Ezra the priest…” — Ezra 7:11
Question 40: What was Ezra permitted to carry from Babylon?
- A. Sacred relics and scrolls
- B. Silver and gold freely offered to God
- C. Thousands of temple workers
- D. The ark and lampstand
- E. Soldiers and horses of war
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Answer 40: B — Ezra was entrusted with precious offerings for God’s house.
KJV Reference: “And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel…” — Ezra 7:15
Question 41: What was Ezra instructed to use the silver and gold for?
- A. Building a palace for the priests
- B. Paying tribute to Persia
- C. Buying sacrifices for the temple
- D. Hiring mercenaries for protection
- E. Repairing the walls of the city
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Answer 41: C — The offerings were for sacrifices to the God of Israel.
KJV Reference: “That thou mayest buy speedily with this money bullocks, rams, lambs… and offer them upon the altar…” — Ezra 7:17
Question 42: What did Artaxerxes command regarding anything leftover from the silver and gold?
- A. It must be returned to Babylon
- B. It should be buried as temple treasure
- C. It could be used as Ezra deemed best
- D. It should be split among the priests
- E. It must be documented and archived
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Answer 42: C — Ezra was given discretion to use the rest as he saw fit.
KJV Reference: “And whatsoever shall seem good to thee… that do after the will of your God.” — Ezra 7:18
Question 43: What items was Ezra told to deliver before the God of Jerusalem?
- A. Scrolls of prophecy
- B. Golden idols of the nations
- C. Vessels for the service of the temple
- D. Banners of Judah
- E. Musical instruments of praise
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Answer 43: C — Sacred vessels were to be brought for use in God’s house.
KJV Reference: “The vessels also that are given thee for the service of the house of thy God… deliver thou before the God of Jerusalem.” — Ezra 7:19
Question 44: Who was ordered to provide Ezra with what he needed for the temple?
- A. The governor of Samaria
- B. The kings of Assyria
- C. The treasurers beyond the river
- D. The merchants of Babylon
- E. The high priest of Judah
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Answer 44: C — Provincial treasurers were commanded to supply Ezra.
KJV Reference: “And I, even I Artaxerxes… do make a decree… that whatsoever Ezra… shall require of you, it be done speedily.” — Ezra 7:21
Question 45: What was the limit on what Ezra could receive from the treasurers?
- A. One hundred talents of gold, and one hundred measures of oil and honey
- B. One hundred talents of silver, and fifty measures of wheat and salt
- C. One hundred measures of silver, wine, oil, and salt without mention of wheat
- D. One hundred talents of silver,and measures of wheat, wine, oil, but salt without limit
- E. One hundred talents of silver, and one hundred measures of wheat and wine, but salt was limited
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Answer 45: D — This was the exact decree issued by Artaxerxes.
KJV Reference: “Unto an hundred talents of silver, and to an hundred measures of wheat, and to an hundred baths of wine, and to an hundred baths of oil, and salt without prescribing how much.” — Ezra 7:22
Question 46: Why did the king command that the house of God not be neglected?
- A. Because he feared a Jewish uprising
- B. Because he believed in one true God
- C. To avoid wrath from the God of heaven
- D. Because of a covenant with the Levites
- E. To fulfill the prophecy of Jeremiah
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Answer 46: C — The king feared divine wrath if God’s temple was hindered.
KJV Reference: “…why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?” — Ezra 7:23
Question 47: What did the king prohibit regarding the servants of God’s house?
- A. That they should bear arms
- B. That they should pay toll or custom
- C. That they should marry foreign wives
- D. That they should eat of the king’s portion
- E. That they should speak in Babylonian tongue
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Answer 47: B — Tax exemption was granted to temple workers.
KJV Reference: “…it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.” — Ezra 7:24
Question 48: What authority was Ezra given over the region beyond the river?
- A. To build roads and wells
- B. To command the armies of Persia
- C. To appoint magistrates and judges
- D. To build a wall around Babylon
- E. To control trade routes and taxes
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Answer 48: C — Ezra was granted civil authority to enforce the law.
KJV Reference: “And thou, Ezra… set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people…” — Ezra 7:25
Question 49: What was to happen to those who did not obey God’s law and the king’s law?
- A. They would be imprisoned only
- B. They would be fined and shamed publicly
- C. They would be brought before Ezra in chains
- D. They could be punished
- E. They would be sold as slaves to Persia
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Answer 49: D — Ezra had full authority to judge and penalize.
KJV Reference: “Whosoever will not do the law of thy God… let judgment be executed speedily… whether it be unto death, or to banishment…” — Ezra 7:26
Question 50: How did Ezra respond to the king’s favor and authority?
- A. He fasted for seven days
- B. He proclaimed a national feast
- C. He was strengthened to gather leaders
- D. He returned immediately to Jerusalem
- E. He built an altar of thanksgiving in Susa
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Answer 50: C — Ezra was encouraged and began gathering leaders.
KJV Reference: “Blessed be the Lord God… And I was strengthened… and gathered out of Israel chief men…” — Ezra 7:27–28
Question 51: Where did Ezra gather the people before beginning the journey to Jerusalem?
- A. At the gates of Susa
- B. By the waters of Babylon
- C. At the river that runs to Ahava
- D. In the courtyard of the palace
- E. By the well of Harod
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Answer 51: C — Ezra gathered the exiles near the river Ahava to camp and prepare.
KJV Reference: “And I gathered them together to the river that runneth to Ahava…” — Ezra 8:15
Question 52: What was notably missing among the people Ezra gathered?
- A. Young men of Judah
- B. Women and children
- C. Silver and gold vessels
- D. Sons of Levi
- E. Skilled builders
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Answer 52: D — No Levites had joined them initially.
KJV Reference: “And I viewed the people, and the priests, and found there none of the sons of Levi.” — Ezra 8:15
Question 53: Who did Ezra send to Iddo to request ministers for the house of God?
- A. Hanani and Sherebiah
- B. Eliezer and Jozabad
- C. Joiarib and Elnathan
- D. Jehiel and Obadiah
- E. Hashabiah and Zechariah
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Answer 53: C — Ezra sent trusted men to seek servants from Iddo.
KJV Reference: “Then sent I for Eliezer… and for Joiarib, and for Elnathan…” — Ezra 8:16
Question 54: Who came with the Levites in response to the call?
- A. Urijah the scribe
- B. Hashabiah and Jeshaiah
- C. Zechariah and Haggai
- D. Hilkiah and Shallum
- E. Nathan and Abijah
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Answer 54: B — These faithful Levites came to serve in God’s house.
KJV Reference: “…and Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah… with their brethren and their sons…” — Ezra 8:18–19
Question 55: What did Ezra proclaim at the river Ahava before the journey?
- A. A day of thanksgiving
- B. A time of sacrifice and feasting
- C. A fast to seek a right way from God
- D. A coronation ceremony for leaders
- E. A rebuilding campaign
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Answer 55: C — They fasted for guidance and protection.
KJV Reference: “Then I proclaimed a fast there… to seek of him a right way for us…” — Ezra 8:21
Question 56: Why was Ezra ashamed to ask the king for protection?
- A. Because he had already offended the king by building the temple without his consent
- B. Because he believed the road was safe for them to journey
- C. Because he had spoken of God’s hand for good upon them
- D. Because he had too few people to guard
- E. Because the king had forbidden it and has write a published a degree against it
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Answer 56: C — Ezra had testified of God’s protection and chose to trust Him.
KJV Reference: “For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers… because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good…” — Ezra 8:22
Question 57: Who was given charge of the gold and silver for transport?
- A. Jeshua the high priest
- B. Ezra himself
- C. Twelve of the chief priests
- D. Artaxerxes’ royal guard
- E. The men of Judah
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Answer 57: C — Trusted priests were appointed to carry the treasure.
KJV Reference: “Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests…” — Ezra 8:24
Question 58: How did Ezra describe the treasure they carried?
- A. Perishable but necessary
- B. Sacred but replaceable
- C. Holy unto the Lord
- D. Lavish and royal
- E. Great but not eternal
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Answer 58: C — The offerings were holy and consecrated.
KJV Reference: “Ye are holy unto the Lord; the vessels are holy also…” — Ezra 8:28
Question 59: How did Ezra describe God’s protection during their journey?
- A. As a wall of fire around them
- B. As the cloud by day and fire by night
- C. As deliverance from enemy and ambush
- D. As the sound of many waters
- E. As chariots of fire going before them
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Answer 59: C — God delivered them from all dangers on the road.
KJV Reference: “…and the hand of our God was upon us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy…” — Ezra 8:31
Question 60: What did they do upon arriving in Jerusalem?
- A. Set up tents and rested for a day
- B. Presented the treasures to the temple
- C. Held a feast of welcome
- D. Wrote a letter to the king to inform him of their arrival
- E. Rebuilt the walls at once
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Answer 60: B — The offerings were immediately weighed and delivered.
KJV Reference: “Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighed in the house of our God…” — Ezra 8:33
Question 61: What did the children of the captivity offer as a burnt offering upon arrival?
- A. Twelve bullocks, ninety rams, seventy lambs, and twelve goats
- B. Ten bullocks, ninety-six rams, seventy-seven lambs, and twelve goats
- C. Twelve bullocks, ninety-six rams, seventy-seven lambs, and twelve goats
- D. Twelve bullocks, ninety-six rams, seventy-seven lambs, and ten goats
- E. Twelve bullocks, one hundred rams, seventy-five lambs, and twelve goats
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Answer 61: C — These were the exact offerings given for all Israel.
KJV Reference: “Also the children of those that had been carried away… offered burnt offerings unto the God of Israel, twelve bullocks for all Israel, ninety and six rams, seventy and seven lambs…” — Ezra 8:35
Question 62: What did they deliver to the king’s lieutenants and governors?
- A. A letter of commendation from Ezra
- B. The king’s commissions and decrees
- C. Temple blueprints and legal scrolls
- D. The genealogy of Levi
- E. The book of the law of Moses
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Answer 62: B — The king’s orders were delivered for support.
KJV Reference: “And they delivered the king’s commissions unto the king’s lieutenants, and to the governors on this side the river…” — Ezra 8:36
Question 63: What did the governors do after receiving the king’s decree?
- A. Ignored it
- B. Sent spies into Judah
- C. Helped the people
- D. Imposed new taxes on the Jews
- E. Sent the decree back for verification
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Answer 63: C — They supported both the people and the temple efforts.
KJV Reference: “…and they furthered the people, and the house of God.” — Ezra 8:36
Question 64: What grave issue did Ezra learn about after the leaders returned?
- A. The priests had stolen temple goods and sold to the neighboring towns
- B. The people had intermarried with heathen nations
- C. The Levites had forsaken the law of the lord and sacrificed to idols
- D. The altar was defiled with strange fire
- E. The temple was torn down by enemies
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Answer 64: B — The leaders and people had taken strange wives.
KJV Reference: “…The people of Israel… have not separated themselves from the people of the lands… yea, the hand of the princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass.” — Ezra 9:1–2
Question 65: What was Ezra’s immediate reaction to the news of this sin?
- A. He confronted the elders with anger
- B. He called for a fast of seven days
- C. He rent his garment and sat astonished
- D. He returned to Babylon to seek counsel
- E. He shut himself in the temple for ten days
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Answer 65: C — Ezra was deeply grieved by their unfaithfulness.
KJV Reference: “And when I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle, and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down astonied.” — Ezra 9:3
Question 66: Who gathered around Ezra as he mourned?
- A. The priests and Levites
- B. All the children of Judah
- C. Everyone that feared the words of God
- D. The princes, the scribes and rulers
- E. The temple guards and ministers
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Answer 66: C — God-fearing individuals gathered around Ezra.
KJV Reference: “Then were assembled unto me every one that trembled at the words of the God of Israel…” — Ezra 9:4
Question 67: When did Ezra begin to pray and make confession?
- A. At the time of the morning offering
- B. At the hour of incense
- C. At the evening sacrifice
- D. On the Sabbath day
- E. During the feast of trumpets
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Answer 67: C — Ezra’s intercession began at the time of the evening offering.
KJV Reference: “And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness…” — Ezra 9:5
Question 68: What posture did Ezra take during his confession?
- A. He stood with hands lifted to the heavens
- B. He bowed his head to the ground and lifted his hands
- C. He lay prostrate on the altar and bowed down his face to the ground
- D. He fell upon his knees and spread out his hands unto God
- E. He wept and walked in silence
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Answer 68: D — Ezra prayed in humility and surrender.
KJV Reference: “I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the Lord my God.” — Ezra 9:5
Question 69: What did Ezra confess regarding their current remnant status?
- A. That it was a small but strong people
- B. That they had returned in victory
- C. That they were escaped as a remnant by God’s grace
- D. That they were now greater than their fathers
- E. That they had regained all their former glory
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Answer 69: C — Ezra acknowledged their survival was by mercy.
KJV Reference: “And now for a little space grace hath been shewed… to leave us a remnant to escape…” — Ezra 9:8
Question 70: What emotion overwhelmed Ezra as he reflected on their sin?
- A. Boldness and anger
- B. Joy for the people’s humility
- C. Shame and confusion of face
- D. Fear of Gentile nations
- E. Pride in his own righteousness
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Answer 70: C — Ezra was deeply ashamed of Israel’s compromise.
KJV Reference: “O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee…” — Ezra 9:6
Question 71: What did Ezra say about God’s punishment?
- A. It was unbearable and complete
- B. It was heavier than their sins deserved
- C.God punished less than they deserved
- D. It showed no mercy or grace
- E. It came swiftly and without warning
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Answer 71: C — Ezra acknowledged God’s mercy in judgment.
KJV Reference: “…seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve…” — Ezra 9:13
Question 72: What did Ezra fear would happen if they continued in their trespasses?
- A. The land would be cursed again
- B. The temple would be destroyed
- C. There would be no remnant nor escaping
- D. The priests would be rejected
- E. Foreign kings would conquer them
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Answer 72: C — Ezra feared total destruction without any survivors.
KJV Reference: “…should we again break thy commandments… wouldest not thou be angry with us till thou hadst consumed us, so that there should be no remnant nor escaping?” — Ezra 9:14
Question 73: What was Ezra’s final plea to God in chapter 9?
- A. That God would grant them wealth
- B. That they might rebuild the wall
- C. That they should be forgiven and saved
- D. That the priests would be strengthened
- E. That God would remove the Gentiles
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Answer 73: C — Ezra pleaded for mercy and preservation despite guilt.
KJV Reference: “O Lord God of Israel, thou art righteous: for we remain yet escaped…” — Ezra 9:15
Question 74: Who came to Ezra with a proposal after his prayer?
- A. Nehemiah the cupbearer
- B. Shechaniah the son of Jehiel
- C. Joiarib the scribe
- D. Zerubbabel the governor
- E. Jeshua the priest
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Answer 74: B — Shechaniah led the way in proposing reform.
KJV Reference: “And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel… answered and said unto Ezra…” — Ezra 10:2
Question 75: What bold action did Shechaniah propose?
- A. To fast and weep in sackcloth for 40 days and 40 nights
- B. To build a new altar for the Lord in the other part of Jerusalem for the purified
- C. To make a covenant to put away the strange wives
- D. To flee to the wilderness
- E. To gather all tribes at Jerusalem for judgment and punishment
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Answer 75: C — The people agreed to separate from their foreign wives.
KJV Reference: “Let us make a covenant with our God to put away all the wives, and such as are born of them…” — Ezra 10:3
Question 76: What did Ezra do immediately after hearing Shechaniah’s words?
- A. He praised God aloud
- B. He called the priests to a fast
- C. He made the leaders swear to the covenant
- D. He fell asleep in the house of God
- E. He sent messengers to Babylon
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Answer 76: C — Ezra called the leaders to commit immediately.
KJV Reference: “Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests… swear that they should do according to this word.” — Ezra 10:5
Question 77: What did Ezra do when he left the house of God after the oath?
- A. He went to the court of the king
- B. He continued fasting and mourning in private
- C. He departed and returned to Babylon
- D. He began rebuilding the altar alone
- E. He preached publicly in the street
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Answer 77: B — Ezra mourned over the people’s unfaithfulness.
KJV Reference: “And went into the chamber of Johanan… and did eat no bread, nor drink water: for he mourned because of the transgression…” — Ezra 10:6
Question 78: What command was issued to all the returned exiles?
- A. To come to Jerusalem within three days
- B. To remain in their own towns
- C. To return to Babylon for judgment
- D. To destroy all idols and images
- E. To marry only within their tribe
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Answer 78: A — A decree summoned all the returned men to Jerusalem.
KJV Reference: “That whosoever would not come within three days… all his substance should be forfeited…” — Ezra 10:8
Question 79: What happened to anyone who refused to come to Jerusalem?
- A. They were put to death
- B. They were cursed before the Lord
- C. They were removed from the congregation
- D. They were imprisoned in the king’s court
- E. They were stripped of priesthood rights
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Answer 79: C — The punishment was exclusion and forfeiture.
KJV Reference: “…all his substance should be forfeited, and himself separated from the congregation…” — Ezra 10:8
Question 80: What was the condition of the people when they gathered in Jerusalem?
- A. They rejoiced with loud singing
- B. They fasted and clothed themselves in sackcloth
- C. They trembled because of the great rain
- D. They feasted with joy for their return
- E. They wore garments of white and gold
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Answer 80: C — The people were physically and spiritually shaken.
KJV Reference: “And all the people sat in the street… trembling because of this matter, and for the great rain.” — Ezra 10:9
Question 81: What did Ezra tell the people to do about their sin?
- A. Hide it from the Gentiles
- B. Make a burnt offering only
- C. Confess to the priests and return home
- D. Make confession and leave strange wives
- E. Wait until the next feast day to deal with it
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Answer 81: D — Ezra called them to confession and decisive action.
KJV Reference: “Now therefore make confession unto the Lord God… and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the strange wives.” — Ezra 10:11
Question 82: How did the people respond to Ezra’s command?
- A. They opposed him
- B. They wept and ran away
- C. They said, “We will do as thou hast said”
- D. They asked for more time to decide
- E. They turned to the priests in silence
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Answer 82: C — The people agreed to obey.
KJV Reference: “Then all the congregation answered and said with a loud voice, As thou hast said, so must we do.” — Ezra 10:12
Question 83: Why couldn’t the people resolve the issue immediately?
- A. The priests needed to prepare a sacrifice first
- B. The matter was too heavy and the weather severe
- C. Ezra had not yet consulted the king
- D. There was no written law to guide them
- E. They were awaiting guidance from prophets
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Answer 83: B — The issue required time, and it was raining heavily.
KJV Reference: “For the people are many, and it is a time of much rain… neither is this a work of one day or two: for we are many that have transgressed…” — Ezra 10:13
Question 84: What plan was proposed to handle the issue of mixed marriages?
- A. Appoint elders and judges to examine each case
- B. Send letters to Babylon for guidance
- C. Fast and pray for seven days
- D. Let each man bring his wife before the priests
- E. Rebuild the temple first before acting
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Answer 84: A — A systematic approach was agreed upon.
KJV Reference: “Let now our rulers of all the congregation stand, and let all them which have taken strange wives come at appointed times…” — Ezra 10:14
Question 85: Who opposed the plan to separate from strange wives?
- A. Shechaniah and Eliashib
- B. The priests of Levi
- C. Only the elders of Jerusalem
- D. Jonathan and Jahaziah
- E. The sons of Jeshua the high priest
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Answer 85: D — These two men opposed the reform effort.
KJV Reference: “Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahaziah… were employed about this matter: and Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite helped them.” — Ezra 10:15
Question 86: How long did the leaders sit to examine each man’s case?
- A. One week
- B. One month
- C. Two months
- D. Three months
- E. Forty days
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Answer 86: D — The investigation took three months.
KJV Reference: “…and they sat down in the first day of the tenth month to examine the matter. And they made an end… by the first day of the first month.” — Ezra 10:16–17
Question 87: Which group was first listed among those who had taken strange wives?
- A. The singers and porters
- B. The rulers and elders
- C. The Levites
- D. The sons of the priests
- E. The temple guards
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Answer 87: D — Even the priesthood was involved in the transgression.
KJV Reference: “And among the sons of the priests… they gave their hands that they would put away their wives…” — Ezra 10:18–19
Question 88: What did those priests promise when they put away their foreign wives?
- A. To leave the temple for one year
- B. To take a vow of silence
- C. To fast for seven weeks
- D. To offer a ram for their trespass
- E. To destroy their former homes
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Answer 88: D — They offered a trespass offering.
KJV Reference: “And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and being guilty, they offered a ram of the flock for their trespass.” — Ezra 10:19
Question 89: Which other temple officials were listed as guilty?
- A. The singers and the porters
- B. The gatekeepers only
- C. The scribes and prophets
- D. The women and children
- E. None—only laypeople sinned
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Answer 89: A — Even temple servants were implicated.
KJV Reference: “Moreover of Israel: of the sons of the singers… and of the porters…” — Ezra 10:23–24
Question 90: How does the Book of Ezra end?
- A. With the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall
- B. With Ezra returning to Babylon
- C. With a list of those who had taken strange wives
- D. With the re-establishment of the monarchy
- E. With the reading of the law before the people
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Answer 90: C — The final verses list offenders by name.
KJV Reference: “All these had taken strange wives: and some of them had wives by whom they had children.” — Ezra 10:44
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The Book of Ezra is a stunning reminder that God’s mercy is never far, even after judgment. It reveals a holy God who restores broken places, renews defiled worship, and reforms wayward hearts. In a world bent on compromise, Ezra teaches us to tremble at God’s Word and rise to rebuild what sin once destroyed. The true revival begins not with a crowd but with one soul surrendered to the will of God.
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