1 Esdras • Chapter 1 (58 verses)
AND Josias held the passover in Jerusalem to his Lord, and offered the passover the fourteenth day of the first month; having set the priests according to their daily courses, being arrayed in their vestments, in the temple of the Lord. And he spoke to the Levites , the temple-s... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Solomon , David , Moses , Joram , Jerusalem , Egypt , Carchemish , Euphrates , Megiddo .
Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical • 9 Chapters
1 Esdras ( Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical , 9 chapters). Key figures: Jacob/Israel , Solomon , David , Moses , Joram , Aaron . Key places: Jerusalem , Egypt , Carchemish , Euphrates , Megiddo , Judea . Opens with: "AND Josias held the passover in Jerusalem to his Lord, and offered the passover the fourteenth day of the first month;..."
1 Esdras • Chapter 2 (30 verses)
In the first year of Cyrus king of the Persians, that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremy might be accomplished, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of the Persians, and he made proclamation through all his kingdom, and also by writing, saying, Thus says Cyrus k... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Judah , Benjamin , Jerusalem , Babylon , Samaria , Phoenicia , Syria .
1 Esdras • Chapter 4 (63 verses)
Then the second, that had spoken of the strength of the king, began to say, O sirs, do not men excel in strength, that bear rule over the sea and land, and all things in them? But yet is the king stronger: and he is their lord, and has dominion over them; and in whatever he comma... Mentions: Jerusalem , Babylon , Phoenicia , Babylonia .
1 Esdras • Chapter 9 (55 verses)
Then Esdras rising from the court of the temple went to the chamber of Jonas the son of Eliasib, and lodged there, and did eat no bread nor drink water, mourning for the great iniquities of the multitude. And there was made proclamation in all Jewry and Jerusalem to all them that... Mentions: Judah , Benjamin , Jacob/Israel , Jonathan , Yeshua the Messiah , Jerusalem .
1 Esdras • Chapter 5 (73 verses)
After this were the chiefs of fathers’ houses chosen to go up according to their tribes, with their wives and sons and daughters, with their menservants and maidservants, and their cattle. And Darius sent with them a thousand horsemen, till they had brought them back to Jerusalem ... Mentions: Aaron , Yeshua the Messiah , David , Judah , Moab , Jerusalem , Persia , Babylon , Elam .
1 Esdras • Chapter 8 (96 verses)
And after these things, when Artaxerxes the king of the Persians reigned, came Ezdras the son of Azaraias, the son of Zechrias, the son of Helkias, the son of Salem , the son of Sadduk, the son of Ahitob, the son of Amarias, the son of Ozias, the son of Memeroth, the son of Zarai... Mentions: Eleazar , Aaron , Moses , Jacob/Israel , Ithamar , Salem , Babylon , Jerusalem , Babylonia , Syria .
1 Esdras • Chapter 7 (15 verses)
Then Sisinnes the governor of Coelesyria and Phoenicia , and Sathrabuzanes, with their companions, following the commandments of king Darius, did very carefully oversee the holy works, assisting the elders of the Jews and rulers of the temple. And so the holy works prospered, whi... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Moses , Phoenicia , Assyria .
1 Esdras • Chapter 3 (24 verses)
Now king Darius made a great feast to all his subjects, and to all that were born in his house, and to all the princes of Media and of Persia , and to all the satraps and captains and governors that were under him, from India to Ethiopia , in the hundred twenty and seven provinces.... Mentions: Media , Persia , India , Ethiopia .
1 Esdras • Chapter 6 (34 verses)
Now in the second year of the reign of Darius, Aggaeus and Zacharius the son of Addo, the prophets, prophesied to the Jews in Jewry and Jerusalem ; in the name of the Lord, the God of Israel , prophesied they to them. Then stood up Zorobabel the son of Salathiel, and Jesus the so... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Yeshua the Messiah , Jerusalem , Syria , Phoenicia , Babylon , Babylonia .
2 Esdras • Chapter 1 (40 verses)
THE second book of the prophet Esdras, Saraias, the son of Azaraias, the son of Helkias, the son of Salemas, the son of Sadoc, the son of Ahitob, the son of Achias, the son of Phinees, the son of Heli, the son of Amarias, the son of Aziei, the son of Marimoth, the son of Arna, th... Mentions: Eleazar , Aaron , Levi , Moses , Jacob/Israel , Egypt , Tyre , Sidon .
Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical • 16 Chapters
2 Esdras ( Apocrypha / Deuterocanonical , 16 chapters). Key figures: Eleazar , Aaron , Levi , Moses , Jacob/Israel , Judah . Key places: Egypt , Tyre , Sidon , Sodom , Gomorrah , Jerusalem . Opens with: "THE second book of the prophet Esdras, Saraias, the son of Azaraias, the son of Helkias, the son of Salemas, the son of Sadoc, the son of Ah..."
2 Esdras • Chapter 13 (58 verses)
And it came to pass after seven days, I dreamed a dream by night: and, behold, there arose a wind from the sea, that it moved all the waves thereof. And I saw, and, behold, [this wind caused to come up from the midst of the sea as it were the likeness of a man, and I saw, and, b... Mentions: Euphrates .
2 Esdras • Chapter 16 (78 verses)
Woe to you, Babylon , and Asia ! woe to you, Egypt , and Syria ! Gird up yourselves with sackcloth and garments of hair, and bewail your children, and lament; for your destruction is at hand. A sword is sent upon you, and who is he that may turn it back? Mentions: Babylon , Asia , Egypt , Syria .
2 Esdras • Chapter 15 (63 verses)
Behold, speak you in the ears of my people the words of prophecy, which I will put in your mouth, says the Lord: and cause you them to be written in paper: for they are faithful and true. Fear not their imaginations against you, let not the unbelief of them that speak against you... Mentions: Egypt , Arabia , Babylon , Asia .
2 Esdras • Chapter 14 (48 verses)
And it came to pass upon the third day, I sat under an oak, and, behold, there came a voice out of a bush over against me, and said, Esdras, Esdras. And I said, Here am I, Lord. And I stood up upon my feet. Then said he to me, In the bush I did manifestly reveal myself, and talke... Mentions: Moses , Jacob/Israel , Egypt , Sinai .
2 Esdras • Chapter 12 (51 verses)
And it came to pass, whiles the lion spoke these words to the eagle, I saw, and, behold, the head that remained appeared no more, and the two wings which went over to it arose and set themselves up to reign, and their kingdom was small, and full of uproar. And I saw, and, behold... Mentions: Daniel , David , Jacob/Israel .
2 Esdras • Chapter 11 (46 verses)
And it came to pass the second night that I saw a dream, and, behold, there came up from the sea an eagle, which had twelve feathered wings, and three heads. And I saw, and, behold, she spread her wings over all the earth, and all the winds of heaven blew on her, and the clouds ...
2 Esdras • Chapter 10 (59 verses)
And it so came to pass, that when my son was entered into his wedding chamber, he fell down, and died. Then we all overthrew the lights, and all my neighbors rose up to comfort me: and I remained quiet to the second day at night. And it came to pass, when they had all left off t... Mentions: Uriel , Solomon , Jerusalem .
Ezra • Chapter 1 (11 verses)
Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia , that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia , that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, Thus saith Cyr... Mentions: Judah , Jacob/Israel , Benjamin , Persia, Jerusalem , Babylon .
Biblical Place • Bethlehem 1 • 31.705°N, 35.210°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Gen 35:21 (identified with Bethlehem 1 ).