The individuals who led the returns to Judah after the Babylonian Exile include:
- Zerubbabel: He led the first group of exiles back to Jerusalem and was instrumental in rebuilding the temple.
- Sheshbazzar: He is also associated with the first return and is considered a leader alongside Zerubbabel in the efforts to restore Jerusalem.
- Ezra: He led a later return and focused on religious reform and teaching the people the Law of Moses.
- Nehemiah: He returned to Jerusalem to help rebuild the walls of the city and address social injustices.
Sanballat and Tobiah were not leaders of the return; instead, they were adversaries who opposed the rebuilding efforts in Jerusalem.
Therefore, the correct answers are Ezra, Nehemiah, Zerubbabel, and Sheshbazzar.
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