uncertain — traditionally linked to "sun" · Persian
About
Founder of the Persian Empire whom Isaiah had named, by name, as the Lord's 'anointed' more than a century before his birth. In his first year he issued the decree releasing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple — the turning point that ended the Babylonian captivity. Daniel served and prospered into his reign.
Relationships
Decreed return ofEzraHis edict freed the exiles Ezra later led home
HonoredDanielHebrew statesman who prospered in his reign
Decreed return ofZerubbabelCame up from the captivity to build the house as King Cyrus commanded
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
2 Chronicles 36:22
Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD spoken by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, 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,2 Chronicles 36:22, KJV
Ezra 1:1
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,Ezra 1:1, KJV
Isaiah 45:1
Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;Isaiah 45:1, KJV
Daniel 6:28
So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.Daniel 6:28, KJV
See how Cyrus connects to every other figure in Scripture.