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    Zerubbabel Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on zerubbabel bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Ezra 3:2 (KJV)

      Whose son was Zerubbabel?

      Answer: Shealtiel

      Study note. Ezra 3:2 (KJV) — 'Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel.'

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    2. Lesson 2 · Ezra 1:2 (KJV)

      Under which Persian king did Zerubbabel return to Jerusalem?

      Answer: Cyrus

      Study note. Ezra 1:1-2 (KJV) — Cyrus' decree initiated the return.

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    3. Lesson 3 · Ezra 3:2 (KJV)

      Who was the high priest who returned with Zerubbabel?

      Answer: Jeshua

      Study note. Ezra 3:2 (KJV) — 'Then stood up Jeshua... and Zerubbabel.'

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    4. Lesson 4 · Ezra 3:2 (KJV)

      What did Zerubbabel first build upon arriving in Jerusalem?

      Answer: The altar of the God of Israel

      Study note. Ezra 3:2 (KJV) — They 'builded the altar of the God of Israel.'

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    5. Lesson 5 · Ezra 5:1 (KJV)

      Which two prophets encouraged Zerubbabel to resume building?

      Answer: Haggai and Zechariah

      Study note. Ezra 5:1-2 (KJV) — 'Haggai the prophet, and Zechariah... prophesied... Then rose up Zerubbabel.'

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    6. Lesson 6 · Zechariah 4:6 (KJV)

      What word from the LORD did Zechariah give Zerubbabel?

      Answer: Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit

      Study note. Zechariah 4:6 (KJV) — 'Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD.'

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    7. Lesson 7 · Zechariah 4:7 (KJV)

      What would become a plain before Zerubbabel?

      Answer: The great mountain

      Study note. Zechariah 4:7 (KJV) — 'Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain.'

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    8. Lesson 8 · Zechariah 4:9 (KJV)

      Whose hands had laid the foundation of the temple, according to Zechariah?

      Answer: Zerubbabel's

      Study note. Zechariah 4:9 (KJV) — 'The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house.'

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    9. Lesson 9 · Haggai 2:23 (KJV)

      In Haggai 2, what does the LORD say He will make Zerubbabel as?

      Answer: A signet

      Study note. Haggai 2:23 (KJV) — 'I will make thee as a signet: for I have chosen thee.'

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    10. Lesson 10 · Matthew 1:12 (KJV)

      Zerubbabel appears in the genealogy of Christ in which gospel(s)?

      Answer: Matthew and Luke

      Study note. Matthew 1:12 (KJV) and Luke 3:27 (KJV) both list Zorobabel.

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    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does zerubbabel bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?