Batman: Robin, The Joker and his henchmen have been up to their old tricks again! Robin: What did they do this time, Batman? Batman: It seems they were trying to stir up trouble in Babylon. King Cyrus of Persia issued a proclamation allowing the Jews who had been taken captive to Babylon to go back to Jerusalem and rebuild their temple. →

Batman: Robin, let's review the events of Ezra 2. Robin: Right away, Batman! After their return from the Babylonian Exile, the people of Israel had to register their families and tribes in order to get settled in the land. →

Robin: Holy Bible, Batman! It looks like the people in Ezra 3 have started rebuilding the temple! Batman: Yes, Robin. The people have gathered to start the work, but they are facing opposition from the surrounding nations. →

Joker: Ah, Batman and Robin! I've been waiting for you! Batman: Joker! What brings you here? Joker: I'm here to tell you all about Ezra 4! Enemies of the people of God were trying to discourage them from rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. →

Batman: Greetings Robin! It looks like we have a case to solve! Robin: What is it this time, Batman? Batman: We must solve the mystery of the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. The people returned to Jerusalem and started the work on the temple. →

Robin: "Holy Scripture, Batman! King Darius has issued a royal decree that the Jews are to be allowed to rebuild their temple in Jerusalem!" Batman: "It's a good thing, Robin! The Jews have been praying for a long time for the temple to be rebuilt. →

Batman: Holy History, Robin! Ezra 7 tells us about the priest, scribe, and teacher, Ezra! Robin: Gosh, Batman, he must have been quite a man! How did he come to be so important? Batman: Well, Robin, it seems that Ezra had an affinity for the law of God and was determined to observe it. →

Robin: What do we have in store for us today, Batman? Batman: We are going to Ezra 8, my young ward. In this chapter, we see the priest Ezra leading a caravan of Jews from Babylon back to Jerusalem. →

Robin: Holy Bible verses, Batman! It looks like Ezra is in a bit of a pickle! Batman: He certainly is, Robin! It seems that Ezra is in despair because the people of Israel have intermarried with the people of the land and disobeyed the Lord's commands. →

Batman: Time to take a look at Ezra 10, Robin! Robin: What are we looking for, Batman? Batman: We need to keep an eye out for any sign of our arch-nemesis, the Joker! Robin: Oh no! What do you think he's up to this time? →