Ezra: Chapters, Verses & Reading Time
Old Testament · History · Book 15 of 66
- Chapters
- 10
- Verses
- 280
- Words*
- 6,524
- Reading time*
- 27 min
About Ezra
Ezra describes the return of Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple despite opposition. In the second half, Ezra the priest and scribe arrives and leads the community to recommit to God's law.
Well-known passages: Ezra 1 · Ezra 3:10–13 · Ezra 7:10
How long does it take to read Ezra?
Ezra has 10 chapters and 280 verses. At an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading all of Ezra takes about 27 min. You can easily read it in one sitting.
| If you read… | You'll finish Ezra in |
|---|---|
| 1 chapter a day | 10 days |
| 2 chapters a day | 5 days |
| 3 chapters a day | 4 days |
| 10 minutes a day | 3 days |
Chapters of Ezra
The number of verses in each chapter of Ezra:
- Ezra 111 verses
- Ezra 270 verses
- Ezra 313 verses
- Ezra 424 verses
- Ezra 517 verses
- Ezra 622 verses
- Ezra 728 verses
- Ezra 836 verses
- Ezra 915 verses
- Ezra 1044 verses
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* Word counts are from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain), an English translation. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed for English non-fiction; your pace, language, and translation will vary. Verse counts follow the versification My Bible Log uses for tracking.