Ezra Comes to Jerusalem
Ezra details his lineage and his journey from Babylon to Jerusalem under the reign of King Artaxerxes.
Artaxerxes’ Letter to Ezra
In the letter, Artaxerxes authorizes Ezra to collect money from those still in Babylon and to use it for the temple. He also instructs how much Babylon will provide and authorizes Ezra to act on his behalf regarding obedience to Gods laws.