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Ezra 7:9 · KJV

"For upon the first day of the first month began he to go up from Babylon, and on the first day of the fifth month came he to Jerusalem, according to the good hand of his God upon him."

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Passage Context

7And there went up some of the children of Israel, and of the priests, and the Levites, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, unto Jerusalem, in the seventh year of Artaxerxes the king.
8And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.
9For upon the first day of the first month began he to go up from Babylon, and on the first day of the fifth month came he to Jerusalem, according to the good hand of his God upon him.
10For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
11Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave unto Ezra the priest, the scribe, even a scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD, and of his statutes to Israel.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does the journey of Ezra inspire you in your own life?

2

What does it mean for you to rely on God's guidance?

3

When have you felt the 'good hand of God' in your own journey?

Life Application

faith

Trusting in God's guidance can help navigate life's challenges.

journey

Consider taking a step of faith in a new direction this week.

People in This Verse

EzraOT

A scribe and priest who played a key role in the return of the Jewish exiles and the re-establishment of the Law in Jerusalem.

First appearance: Ezra 7:1

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Iraq today)

The ancient city where many Jews were exiled before returning to Jerusalem.

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The holy city and center of Jewish worship, significant for its historical and religious importance.

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