Ezra

The book of Ezra describes the return of the Jews from Babylonian captivity to Jerusalem, where they rebuild the temple with the help of prophets Haggai and Zechariah, despite initial opposition from adversaries. The temple was completed in the sixth year of Darius' reign, and the Jews celebrated its dedication. Later, Ezra, a scribe and priest, returned to Jerusalem and led the people in a time of confession and repentance after discovering many Israelites had intermarried with the people of the surrounding lands, resulting in the separation of foreign wives and their children.