Alex Trebek: So, what brings you here today? Contestant: Well, I thought I'd give you a brief summary of the book of Ezra from the Bible. Alex Trebek: [Sighs] Alright, go ahead. Contestant: After the Babylonian captivity, King Cyrus of Persia issued a decree allowing the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. →

Alex Trebek: Alright, so, tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'm a big fan of the Bible, and I recently read Ezra 2. Alex Trebek: (sighs) Very interesting. What's that about? Contestant: It's about the return of the Israelites to Jerusalem after the Babylonian Captivity. →

Alex Trebek: Alright, so tell me a bit about yourself! Contestant: Well, I was just reading the Bible, and I’d like to share what I learned in Ezra 3. Alex Trebek: *sighs* Alright, go on then. Contestant: So, Ezra 3 focuses on the Jews rebuilding the altar and temple in Jerusalem. →

Alex Trebek: Alright, so what else should we talk about? What do you like to do when you're not playing Jeopardy? Contestant: Well, I love to read the Bible. I could summarize Ezra 4 for you, if you'd like. →

Alex Trebek: So, tell me a little bit about yourself! Contestant: Well, I'm a big fan of the Bible and I think I should start by summarizing the book of Ezra. Alex Trebek: (Sighing) Alright, go ahead. →

Alex Trebek: So, what have you been up to lately? Contestant: Well, I've been reading through the Bible, and I'm on Ezra 6. Alex Trebek: Oh, uh, that's nice. So, what's been happening in your life outside of the Bible? →

Alex Trebek: Alright, so tell me a little bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, Alex, I'd like to tell you about the book of Ezra. Alex Trebek: (sighs) What about it? Contestant: In Ezra 7, we find out that King Artaxerxes of Persia issued a decree allowing Ezra, a priest and scribe, to return to Jerusalem to teach the people the law of God. →

Alex Trebek: So, tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, my name is Sarah, and I'm studying the Bible. In particular, I'm studying Ezra 8. Alex Trebek: [Sighs] Alright, Sarah. What can you tell me about Ezra 8? →

Alex Trebek: So, tell me a bit about yourself! Contestant: Well, I want to start by talking about the Bible. Specifically, Ezra 9. Alex Trebek: [rolls eyes] Alright, if you must. Go ahead. Contestant: The chapter begins with the people of Israel confessing their sins of intermarriage with the surrounding nations. →

Alex Trebek: So, what are your hobbies? Contestant: Well, I'm an avid Bible reader, so I'm sure you've heard of Ezra 10. Alex Trebek: [sighs] Alright, tell me about it. Contestant: Ezra 10 starts off with the people of Israel in exile in Babylon, and Ezra the priest is leading them in prayer and confession. →