{"product_id":"ezra-and-nehemiah","title":"Ezra and Nehemiah Board Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn his first year as king of Persia, Cyrus the Great issued a decree in writing to the Israelite exiles living under his rule: The God of heaven has given me all the kingdoms of the earth along with has appointed me to build a temple for Him in Jerusalem. Any of his people may go up to Jerusalem in Judah to build the temple of the Lord, the God of Israel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand in any place where survivors may now be living, the people of Persia are to provide them featuring silver, gold, goods, livestock, and offerings for the temple of God in Jerusalem - Ezra 1:2-4 (paraphrased). Decades later, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes reign, the king noticed a sadness in his cupbearer, Nehemiah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen asked why he looked so ill, Nehemiah replied: May the king live forever! Why should I not look sad when the city of my ancestors lies in ruins, along with its gates have been destroyed by fire?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it pleases you, along with if I have found favor in your sight, let me go to the city in Judah where my ancestors are buried so that I may rebuild it - Nehemiah 2:3-5 (paraphrased). The aim of Ezra as well as Nehemiah is to be the player including the most Victory Points (VP) at the game s end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoints are gained primarily by building the temple, rebuilding the city walls and gates, along with by teaching the Torah to the returning exiles. Players may also seek to develop their land, travel to settlements outside the city walls, or stoke the altar s fire to keep it burning day and night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe prophets, Haggai as well as Zechariah will be doing their part to keep the people focused on what is most important. Over 3 weeks (Rounds), players will be using their hand of cards, workers, and resources to do their part in rebuilding the great city of Jerusalem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter 6 days of work, there will be a Sabbath day of rest. Food will be needed, along with the week s work will be reflected upon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe game will end after the 3rd Sabbath has been completed. Vendor: RENEGADE GAME STUDIOS\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RENEGADE GAME STUDIOS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48018526765273,"sku":"RGS02648","price":107.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8771\/4265\/files\/LP_810011726482_1_77fdc28f-5441-4ea5-8f21-817687b73ac7.jpg?v=1772001241","url":"https:\/\/www.supergamers.com.au\/products\/ezra-and-nehemiah","provider":"SuperGamers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}