The Bible, King James Version, Book 15: Ezra

The Book of Ezra, part of the King James Version of the Bible, is a historical account likely written during the Babylonian Exile and the return to Jerusalem, dating back several centuries before the Common Era. It narrates the return of the Jewish people from Babylon, the rebuilding of Jerusalem and its temple, and the leadership of figures like Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and Ezra. The text emphasizes themes of faithfulness, tradition, and communal identity, culminating in a call for adherence to God's laws and purity among the returned exiles as they restore their national and religious identity.