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Chapter 9 delves into the period of restoration for the Jews as they return to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile. It explores the significance of David and Solomon in shaping Israel's religious identity while highlighting the neglect of their sins. Emphasizing Israel's spiritual goals over its earthly legacy, the chapter examines how the re-establishment of the Jewish homeland differed from expectations. Supplementary resources include videos on the Books of the Bible (1 Chronicles) and background on Ezra, addressing themes of homecoming and disillusionment.
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Chapter 9 – The Remnant The “restoration” – life after the Jews return to Jerusalem from Babylon Read together in class pages 212-213 The Book of Chronicles – History as it should have been: David and Solomon become The key figures and their sins ignored Focus on Israel’s religious goals not its earthly heritage Watch video “Books of the Bible – 1 Chronicles”
Read page 214 in class • Watch “Ezra – Background History” • Go to page 215: “When home is not what you imagined” STOP