Test Questions
How long did the captivity of Judah last?
Give the three most prominent names of those who had to do with the return and the subsequent reforms.
Who first led the Jews up out of Babylon?
What was the chief work of Zerubbabel?
How did he begin the building of the temple?
Name the two prophets who encouraged the people in this work
How long a period is there between Zerubbabel and Ezra?
What was Ezra's chief work in Jerusalem?
What was Nehemiah's position at the court of Artaxerxes?
For what in reality was Nehemiah praying?
How long was his prayer unanswered?
How long was Nehemiah in building the walls?
What illustration is given of his fidelity to this work?
What other reforms did Nehemiah strive to inaugurate?
What is the most noticeable thing about the religious life of Judah during and after the captivity?