Ezra 1:1

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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,

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Interpretation

The Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus. The hearts of kings are in the hand of the Lord.

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This thought runs through Ezra 1:1-4.

Ezra 1:1 Ezra 1:2 Ezra 1:3 Ezra 1:4

Glossary

Cyrus Person: (Heb. Ko’resh), the celebrated “King of Persia” (Elam) who was conqueror of Babylon, and issued the decree of liberation to the Jews ( Ezra 1:1 , 2). He was the son of Cambyses, the prince of Persia, and was born about B.
Jeremiah Person: Raised up or appointed by Jehovah. (1. ) A Gadite who joined David in the wilderness ( 1 Chr. 12:10 ). (2. ) A Gadite warrior ( 1 Chr. 12:13 ). (3. ) A Benjamite slinger who joined David at Ziklag ( 1 Chr. 12:4 ).
Persia Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell Hagmatana.