Ezra Chapter 1
Cyrus's Decree
Old Testament Unknown Verses
Ezra
Chapter Summary
King Cyrus allows the Jews to return and rebuild the temple
Key Verses
Ezra 1:1 Ezra 1:2 Ezra 1:3
Scripture Content
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, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom and also put it in writing: 'Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, and he has charged me to build him a house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.'
Themes & Topics
God's Sovereignty Restoration Prophecy Fulfilled Return