The book of Ezra in the Bible is the fourth book of the Old Testament in the Bible, and is part of the second book of Chronicles. It follows the book of Nehemiah and tells the story of the return of the Jews to Jerusalem after their exile in Babylon. The book of Ezra focuses on the rebuilding of the temple and the reestablishment of the Jewish religious practices. It also includes the story of the dedication of the new temple and the reforms of Ezra, a priest and scribe.