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Priest and scribe
Ezra
Return · c. 480–440 BC
Life
Led a second wave home in 458 BC; reformed mixed marriages and re-established the Law.
Prepared his heart to seek, do, and teach the Law; restored worship in Jerusalem.
Key Facts
- Descended from Aaron
- 'Set his heart to study the Law'
- Read the Law at the Water Gate
Why this matters
Recovery of Scripture-shaped life after exile.