And he came to Jerusalem in the fifth month, which was in the seventh year of the king.
And he arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month, during the seventh year of the king's reign.
This verse records the specific timing of Ezra's arrival in Jerusalem - the fifth month of King Artaxerxes' seventh year of rule.
📚 Historical Context
Ezra was a priest and scribe who led a group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon during the Persian Empire, as part of the post-exilic restoration efforts. This specific verse refers to his arrival in the fifth month of the seventh year of King Artaxerxes I's reign, around 458 BC, which highlights the historical timeline of God's ongoing work in bringing His people back to their homeland. It fits into the broader narrative of the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, focusing on the rebuilding of the temple and the renewal of Jewish worship.
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