Old Testament · Major figure
Cyrus
The Persian king whom God used to end the Babylonian exile and authorize the rebuilding of the Jerusalem temple.
Cyrus the Great was the Persian monarch prophesied by Isaiah to restore Israel to their land. He issued the historic decree allowing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the house of the Lord. His reign marks a pivotal moment in redemptive history, demonstrating God's sovereign authority over secular rulers to accomplish His purposes.
In the text
- Verses
- 18
- Books
- 4
- First appears
- 2 Chronicles 36:22
- Last appears
- Daniel 10:1
Where Cyrus appears
18 verses · 10 chaptersIn the same books
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- Ahasuerus30 versesThe Persian king who ruled over 127 provinces and features prominently in the Book of Esther.
- Jehiel15 versesA name shared by several Levites, priests, and officials serving during the reigns of David, Hezekiah, and Ezra.
- Sennacherib14 versesThe Neo-Assyrian king who besieged Jerusalem during the reign of King Hezekiah.
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