1 Esdras

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1. 1Cyrus king of Persia, moved by divine inspiration, releaseth God's people from captivity, with license to return and build the Temple in Jerusalem: 7. restoring the holy vessels, which Nabuchodonosor had taken from thence.
2. 2The names and number of special men, which returned under the conduct of Zorobabel into Jerusalem. 66. their substance of cattle, 68. and their oblations for the reedifying of the Temple.
3. 3An Altar is built for sacrifice, 4 The feast of Tabernacles solemnly celebrated 8. And in the second year (after their return) the Temple is founded with great joy of the people, and mourning of some.
4. 4The schismatical Samaritans, because they are not admitted to communicate with the Jews, endeavour to hinder the building of the Temple. 5. which nevertheless proceedeth, all the days of king Cyrus. 7. but is hindered by Artaxerxes, till the second year of Darius.
5. 5By the exhortation of Aggeus, and Zacharias, the people proceed in building the Temple. 3. Which their enemies striving to hinder, 5. for decision of the cause, both parties write to king Darius.
6. 6Darius finding in the register, that Cyrus gave licence to build the Temple, commandeth that none hinder it. 8. giveth also money towards the charges, and hosts for sacrifice.
7. 7Esdras, with many other Priests and Levites, ascendeth to Jerusalem to teach, and assist the people. 11. bringing Artaxerxes' Edict, declareth it to the people, 27. and giveth thanks to God.
8. 8Esdras reciteth those that came with him from Babylon. 21. the fast which he appointed. 33. and how they brought the holy vessel into the Temple.
9. 9For marriages and other association which the Jews had with Gentiles, Esdras lamenteth, 5. and confessing the people's iniquity, prayeth God to conserve them from utter destruction.
10. 10Esdras calling the people together commandeth them to dismiss the strange women, which they have married: 14 appointing officers to see it executed: 18 and reciteth those which had married such women.