Ezra
Exiles return from Babylon and rebuild the temple; later Ezra the scribe teaches the law and leads the people back to it.
10chapters
280verses
6,524words (BSB)
33 minto read
Who wrote Ezra?
Traditionally written by Ezra. Traditionally attributed to Ezra.
Ezra 7:10
For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, to practice it, and to teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel.
Read Ezra
| Minutes a day | Days to finish |
|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 7 |
| 10 minutes | 4 |
| 15 minutes | 3 |
| 20 minutes | 2 |
Chapters
The longest chapter is Ezra 8 (36 verses, about 4 minutes).
| Chapter | Verses | Words | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 318 | 2 |
| 2 | 70 | 788 | 4 |
| 3 | 13 | 488 | 2 |
| 4 | 24 | 670 | 3 |
| 5 | 17 | 516 | 3 |
| 6 | 22 | 715 | 4 |
| 7 | 28 | 777 | 4 |
| 8 | 36 | 865 | 4 |
| 9 | 15 | 572 | 3 |
| 10 | 44 | 815 | 4 |
Questions
How many chapters are in Ezra?
Ezra has 10 chapters and 280 verses in the Berean Standard Bible.
Who wrote the book of Ezra?
Traditionally written by Ezra. Traditionally attributed to Ezra.
How long does it take to read Ezra?
About 33 min at 200 words a minute (6,524 words). At 10 minutes a day that is 4 days.
What is Ezra about?
Exiles return from Babylon and rebuild the temple; later Ezra the scribe teaches the law and leads the people back to it.