Bible Verses About "Who Was Cyrus the Great in the Bible"
Cyrus the Great was the King of Persia whom God used to end the Babylonian captivity and decree the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Cyrus the Great was the King of Persia whom God used to end the Babylonian captivity and decree the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem.
"That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid." — Isaiah 44:28 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Cyrus the Great in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid."
"Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The Lord God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah."
"Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath the Lord God of heaven given me; and he hath charged me to build him an house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Who is there among you of all his people? The Lord his God be with him, and let him go up."
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