Chapter 22 Flashcards
(4 cards)
After Babylonian Empire was defeated by the Persians, who became the ruler over the whole empire?
Cyrus
Cyrus wanted his people to fear but also to respect him, so what did he do?
He allowed his subjects to return to their countries of origin and to practice the faith of their forefathers.
In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken by Jeremiah, the LORD moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and also put it in writing.
What did is say?
God has appointed him to build a temple for him at Jerusalem.Any of his people may go up to Jerusalem and build the temple of the LORD.
people are to provide survivors with silver, gold, goods and livestock, and with freewill offerings for the temple of God in Jerusalem.
