In this video listen to Ezra chapter 4, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In Ezra 4 we discover that the people of the land want to sacrifice to Yahweh too, but theirs is a syncretistic worship which is rejected. In this video we learn about Samaritans, and the history behind them, and what brought about such a despised attitude by those of the south.

And, we also learn that there were actually 3 major decrees by 3 kings concerning Jerusalem. Cyrus, Darius and Artaxerxes all were involved in commanding the reuilbind of the temple, the city, and the walls. One of these commands is reference in the prophet Daniel.