Commentaries on Ezra-Nehemiah
A list of the best commentaries on Ezra-Nehemiah ranked by scholars, journal reviews, and site users. You can find the best commentary on Ezra-Nehemiah for you using the tools on the right side.
Top 3
Ezra-Nehemiah. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 1985.
Crux Sola (Nijay Gupta's Blog)
Hugh Williamson’s commentary, along with Joseph Blenkinsopp’s, set the standard for critical commentaries on Ezra-Nehemiah in the 1980s. more
Princeton Theological Seminary
offers an
excellent interpretation of these books, with thorough discussion of contemporary scholarship. more
The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1983.
The Gospel Coalition
Fensham’s commentary is slightly more readable than Williams, which is especially helpful for students. more
Tim Challies
Most commentators on the commentaries rate this as the best volume on Ezra and Nehemiah. more
Derek W. H. Thomas
A serious commentary; takes a traditional approach to dating, theology, etc. more
Ligonier Ministries (Keith A. Mathison)
Ezra and Nehemiah are challenging books for contemporary readers. more
Ezra and Nehemiah. TOTC. InterVarsity Press, 1981.
The Gospel Coalition
Kidner’s commentary on Ezra and Nehemiah is both engaging to readers and well-supported in its claims about the text. more
Tim Challies
Just a few days ago I was reading a commentary by Kidner and remarking on his ability to distill each section of Scripture down to its essence and follow his explanation with useful application. more
New and Notable
Ezra. AYB. Yale University Press, 2023.
Crux Sola (Nijay Gupta's Blog)
This highly anticipated volume promises to contribute greatly to the study of Ezra-Nehemiah. more
Ezra and Nehemiah. ZECOT. Zondervan Academic, 2022.
Christopher L. Scott
This was my primary text I used when I preached nineteen sermons through Ezra in 2024. more
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Forthcoming Commentaries
| Year | Author | Title | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| forthcoming | Atkinson, Joseph C. | Ezra-Nehemiah | Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture |
| forthcoming | Bautch, Richard J. | Nehemiah | International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Bautch, Richard J. | Ezra | International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Buster, Aubrey E. | Ezra-Nehemiah | Bible in God's World Commentary |
| forthcoming | Eskenazi, Tamara Cohn | Nehemiah | Anchor Yale Bible |
| forthcoming | Fulton, Deirdre N. | Ezra-Nehemiah | Word Biblical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Green, Douglas J. | Ezra, Nehemiah | Story of God Bible Commentary |
| forthcoming | Harrington, Hannah K. | Ezra-Nehemiah Through the Centuries | Blackwell Bible Commentaries |
| forthcoming | Hayashi, Kazuyuki | Ezra | Lexham Research Commentary |
| forthcoming | Hogg, David | Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job | Reformation Commentary on Scripture |
| forthcoming | Kim, Grace Ji-Sun | 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah | Belief: Theological Commentary on the Bible |
| forthcoming | Kim, Grace Ji-Sun | Ezra and Nehemiah | Belief: Theological Commentary on the Bible |
| forthcoming | Klouda Sharp, Sheri L. | Ezra-Nehemiah | Christian Standard Commentary |
| forthcoming | Nam, Roger S. | Ezra-Nehemiah | Old Testament Library |
| forthcoming | Schnittjer, Gary Edward | Ezra-Nehemiah | Baker Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Schnittjer, Gary Edward; Murawsk, Bryan M. | Ezra and Nehemiah | Kerux Commentaries |
| forthcoming | Wooden, R. Glenn | 1 Esdras | SBL Commentary on the Septuagint |
| forthcoming | Wooden, R. Glenn | 2 Esdras | SBL Commentary on the Septuagint |