Read Ezra 8.31-36. In 8.31-36: The return to Jerusalem. This section provides a clean closure to the basic duties of the party returning with Ezra: The delivery of the Temple treasures being donated by the Persian monarchy and the initiation of newly endowed sacrifices. In verse 31: The hand of our God was upon us: The same concept of divine empowerment is found in 7.28. In verse 33: On the fourth day: Possibly the party needed the time to rest before engaging in their business.The gifts were weighed out in order to ensure the qualities entrusted to Ezra and his group was fully delivered. In verse 35: Those who had come from captivity, the returned exiles; This enigmatic reference may mean just the group that has returned with Ezra or the entire Jerusalem community. Most likely, given the end of v. 36, the reference is intended to be the the group that has just returned. The sacrifices that are offered bear symbolic numbers representative of all Israel. Verses 35-36 are related in a third-person form, leading several to suggest that were the worked of a later editor. In verse 36: They supported the people and the house of God, the ultimate commendation of those who came with Ezra. Comments or Questions..
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