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Cyrus issues decree in Persia
Ezra 1:1

Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and {put it} also in writing, saying, {made...: Heb. caused a voice to pass}

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Cyrus

Cyrus the Great was the founder of the Persian Empire who conquered Babylon in 539 BC. God called him "my shepherd" and "his anointed." He issued a decree allowing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple, fulfilling prophecy spoken by Isaiah centuries earlier.

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Journey Timeline

  1. Conquest of Babylon539 BC

    Babylon

    Cyrus conquers Babylon, ending the Babylonian Empire.

    DAN 5:30-31

  2. Edict of Return538 BC

    Jerusalem

    Cyrus issues a decree allowing Jews to return and rebuild their temple.

    EZR 1:1-4

  3. Temple Vessels538 BC

    Jerusalem

    Cyrus returns the temple vessels Nebuchadnezzar had taken.

    EZR 1:7-11

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