The Return from Exile
Led by Ezra and Nehemiah, the Jewish people return from Babylonian exile to rebuild Jerusalem, rekindling their covenant relationship with God.
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After decades in exile, the call for restoration was answered when leaders like Ezra and Nehemiah guided the remnant of Israel back to their homeland. Amid the ruins of Jerusalem, they set about the monumental task of rebuilding the city’s walls and restoring the spiritual life of the community.
This return was not merely physical but also a renewal of the covenant relationship between God and His people—a reminder that even after great loss, hope and renewal are possible.
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The return from exile marks a new beginning, affirming the resilience of the human spirit under divine guidance.