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Guiding Questions: Ezra 8

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

How does the list of those who accompanied Ezra differ from or parallel the listing which appears in Ezra 2?
What preparations are made by Ezra before “going up”(Ezra 8:15-28)?
What was the purpose of the preparatory fast (Ezra 8:21)?
To whom did Ezra turn for protection on the journey up — and why did he not ask for protection from the king?
In Ezra 8:24 “twelve of the chiefs of the priests” are selected — why twelve?
Upon arriving in Jerusalem, after a very few days, what was the first thing that was done (Ezra 8:32 –34)?
Was there any difficulty with the local officials of the king (Ezra 8:36)?

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Post categories: Ezra, Ketuvim (Writings), Tanakh, Tanakh Yomi

Post tags: Ezra 8, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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