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The Babylonian and Persian Exile

11.4 Let’s Practice…

1. What is the name of the Persian king who issued a decree which allowed the Jews to return
to Judah from the Babylonian captivity?

2-3. Mainly in how many contingents (groups) did the Jews return to Judah? Who were the
main leaders of each contingent?

4. When the foundation of the Temple was laid, the work suddenly stopped and what was the main
cause?

5-6. Name at least two prophets who constantly encouraged returning Jews in Jerusalem to continue
building the Temple.
7-8. When the Jews returned to their homeland, there was a serious problem of intermarrying with
foreigners. Name at least two reasons that were suggested.

9-10. Who are the two Jewish leaders that God used to constantly address this issue?

11. What was the main reason intermarriage was discouraged?

12. Who was the main leader in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem?

13. What were some of the things the Jews agreed to do in their covenant renewal with their leaders?
(at least two answers).

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