Listen to the full Book of Ezra in the King James Version (KJV) with text.<br /><br />Audio Bible https://tienda.josepenacoto.com/products/the-bible-audiobook<br /><br />📖 Chapters<br />0:00 Ezra 1. The Decree of Cyrus and the Return of the Exiles<br />2:24 Ezra 2. The List of Returning Exiles<br />10:03 Ezra 3. Rebuilding the Altar and Laying the Temple Foundation<br />13:26 Ezra 4. Opposition to Rebuilding the Temple<br />18:49 Ezra 5. The Prophets Encourage the Work & Tattenai’s Inquiry<br />22:21 Ezra 6. The Temple is Completed and Dedicated<br />27:14 Ezra 7. Ezra Arrives in Jerusalem with Artaxerxes’ Decree<br />33:04 Ezra 8. Ezra’s Journey and the Protection of God<br />39:55 Ezra 9. Ezra’s Prayer of Confession for Israel’s Sins<br />44:05 Ezra 10. The People Repent and Put Away Foreign Wives<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9nL9AX7_1DODTGB18Hh_JCJr2s-l2KnL<br /><br />Ezra, the fifteenth book of the Bible, records the return of the Israelites from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. It is a story of restoration, faithfulness, and the power of God’s word, showing how He fulfills His promises and calls His people to spiritual renewal.<br /><br />The book begins with King Cyrus of Persia issuing a decree, allowing the exiled Jews to return to their homeland and rebuild the Temple of the Lord. Led by Zerubbabel, the first wave of returnees lays the foundation of the new Temple, but they face opposition from local adversaries. Despite setbacks, the Temple is completed and dedicated, marking the renewal of worship in Jerusalem.<br /><br />In the second half of the book, Ezra, a priest and scribe, arrives in Jerusalem to restore the people’s commitment to God’s Law. He leads a spiritual revival, confronting compromise and intermarriage with foreign nations, calling Israel back to holiness and obedience. His leadership emphasizes the importance of God’s Word as the foundation for renewal.<br /><br />Ezra is a powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness, showing that even after judgment and exile, He restores His people when they seek Him. It highlights the themes of repentance, worship, and the necessity of living according to God’s commands, serving as an encouragement for all who long for spiritual renewal.<br /><br />Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/bibleaudiokjv/<br />Audio Bible in Spanish https://www.josepenacoto.com/audiolibros/la-biblia<br /><br />© 2025. José Peña Coto. All rights reserved.
