What is the book of Ezra about? Who was Nehemiah in the Bible? What is the book of Esther about? After 70 years of captivity in Babylon, God's people returned home to Palestine. The books of Ezra and Nehemiah relate the struggles God's people faced as they returned and restored their homeland. The book of Esther tells of a beautiful Jewish woman who became queen of the Persian empire and then risked her life to save her people from mass genocide. Want to learn more? If you're wondering what the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther in the Bible are all about, this helpful resource is for you! Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther is a reliable Bible commentary. It's down to earth, clearly written, easy to read and understand, and filled with practical and modern applications to Scripture. It also includes the complete text of the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther from the NIV Bible. The Christ-centered commentaries following the Scripture sections contain explanations of the text, historical background, illustrations, and archaeological information. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther is a great resource for personal or group study! This book is a part of The People's Bible series from Northwestern Publishing House.