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Ezra 1:1–11 Bible Word Search
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“Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the LORD’s word by Jeremiah’s mouth might be accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his…”

Ezra 1:1

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About this Bible word search

This free online puzzle is based on Ezra 1:1–11 in the World English Bible. The word bank contains 30 passage-related words, and the default Easy puzzle starts with 15 words. Use the verse references for study, or print the worksheet for offline use.

History

Historical background

The exiles prepare to return

Cyrus proclaims that the Jewish exiles may return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. Neighbors support them with silver, gold, goods, animals, and offerings. Cyrus also returns the temple vessels taken by Nebuchadnezzar, and Sheshbazzar brings them to Judah.

Setting
Persia at the start of Cyrus’ reign over the former Babylonian empire.

Main events
The decree authorizes the return, resources are collected, and the temple vessels are counted and released.

Why it matters
The passage marks the transition from exile to physical and worship restoration.

This overview paraphrases the cited passage in the World English Bible.

Original-language word highlights

  • NEBUCHADNEZZAR

    Hebrew · נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר · Strong’s H5019 · Emperor living at the time of Divided Monarchy · High-confidence match
    Ezra 1:7
  • SHESHBAZZAR

    Hebrew · שֵׁשְׁבַּצַּר · Strong’s H8339 · Governor living at the time of Exile and Return · High-confidence match
    Ezra 1:8
  • MITHREDATH

    Hebrew · מִתְרְדָת · Strong’s H4990 · Man living at the time of Exile and Return · High-confidence match
    Ezra 1:8
  • JERUSALEM

    Hebrew · יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם · Strong’s H3389 · Biblical place · High-confidence match
    Ezra 1:2
  • BENJAMIN

    Hebrew · בִּנְיָמִין · Strong’s H1144 · Jacob's son living at the time of the Patriarchs · High-confidence match
    Ezra 1:5

Passage vocabulary

  • NEBUCHADNEZZAR
    Ezra 1:7
  • ACCOMPLISHED
    Ezra 1:1
  • PROCLAMATION
    Ezra 1:1
  • STRENGTHENED
    Ezra 1:6
  • SHESHBAZZAR
    Ezra 1:8
  • HOUSEHOLDS
    Ezra 1:5
  • MITHREDATH
    Ezra 1:8
  • THROUGHOUT
    Ezra 1:1
  • COMMANDED
    Ezra 1:2
  • JERUSALEM
    Ezra 1:2
  • TREASURER
    Ezra 1:8
  • WILLINGLY
    Ezra 1:6
  • ADDITION
    Ezra 1:4
  • BENJAMIN
    Ezra 1:5
  • CAPTIVES
    Ezra 1:11
  • JEREMIAH
    Ezra 1:1
  • KINGDOMS
    Ezra 1:2
  • OFFERING
    Ezra 1:4
  • PLATTERS
    Ezra 1:9
  • PRECIOUS
    Ezra 1:6
  • THOUSAND
    Ezra 1:9
  • ANIMALS
    Ezra 1:4
  • BABYLON
    Ezra 1:11
  • BROUGHT
    Ezra 1:7
  • COUNTED
    Ezra 1:8
  • FATHERS
    Ezra 1:5
  • HUNDRED
    Ezra 1:10
  • KINGDOM
    Ezra 1:1
  • LEVITES
    Ezra 1:5
  • OFFERED
    Ezra 1:6

Places in this passage

Persia Babylonia Jerusalem

  • Jerusalem
    Ezra 1:2, Ezra 1:3, Ezra 1:4
  • Babylonia
    Ezra 1:11
    Likely
  • Persia
    Ezra 1:1, Ezra 1:2, Ezra 1:8
    Likely

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