Zerubbabel Returns Home: The Ezra Nehemiah Story

This week we start a new series on the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Many believe they were originally one book later split into two, and that idea makes sense when you realize their story focuses on the same overall event: the return of the exiles to the promised land. The return of the Jewish people to their homeland occurred in three waves. Today's story focuses on the first wave led by Prince Zerubabbel and the decree of King Cyrus, allowing the people of Israel to return and rebuild the temple. But we begin by telling the story of Daniel. Now, what would Daniel have to do with this story? Listen on to find out.