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Cyrus
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As the king who led Persia to its conquest of Babylon in 539 BC, Cyrus was an important figure in helping to bring God’s purposes for Israel to fulfilment (Isaiah 45:1). It was Cyrus who gave the captive Jews permission to return to their homeland and rebuild their national life and religion (Ezra 1:1-4). (For details see EZRA; PERSIA.)
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Fleming, Don. Entry for 'Cyrus'. Bridgeway Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/bbd/c/cyrus.html. 2004.