- Why is there the reference to Jeremiah in connection with Cyrus?
- Is it likely that Cyrus would have ascribed to Adonai his authority, and his victories?
- Does the “order” coming to Cyrus, have anything to do with political restoration or only with religious matters?
- In Ezra 1:3, would the reference to “who amongst you” have been directed to all of those in his kingdom or more likely to the exiles from Judea?
- What is the intent of the statement in Ezra 1:4?
- According to Ezra 1:5 what was the response of the exiles?
- From Ezra 1:6 would it appear that the exiles were impoverished or, rather well established?
- In Ezra 1:8 reference is made to Seshbazar as the “nasi-prince” of Judea. What role, then, would he have had among the exiles?
- What purpose would there be to list the specific weight and “value” of the temple items which were to be returned?
- Although Ezra 1:11 refers to “the returning exiles” is there any indication at this point as to how many returned?
