For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
Ezra had made up his mind to study the Lord's law carefully, to obey it himself, and to teach God's rules and decisions to the people of Israel.
This verse shows that Ezra was completely committed to learning God's word, living by it, and helping others understand it too.
📚 Historical Context
Ezra was a Jewish priest and scribe who led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon around 458 BC, about 80 years after the first group returned. He was specifically commissioned by the Persian king Artaxerxes to teach Jewish law and restore proper worship in Jerusalem. As both a priest and a scholar of Scripture, Ezra played a crucial role in rebuilding not just the temple, but the spiritual life of the Jewish people.
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