Ezra 1:1-3

Cyrus's Proclamation

1 1Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he 2sent a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying:
2 "Thus says Cyrus king of Persia, 'The LORD, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and 3He has appointed me to build Him a house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
3 'Whoever there is among you of all His people, may his God be with him! Let him go up to Jerusalem which is in Judah and rebuild the house of the LORD, the God of Israel; 4He is the God who is in Jerusalem.

Cross References 4

  • 1. 2 Chronicles 36:22; Jeremiah 25:12; Jeremiah 29:10
  • 2. Ezra 5:13
  • 3. Isaiah 44:28; Isaiah 45:1, 12, 13
  • 4. 1 Kings 8:23; 1 Kings 18:39; Isaiah 37:16; Daniel 6:26
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