I. THE FIRST RETURN UNDER ZERUBBABEL.

The decree of Cyrus marked an era of great importance and is therefore repeated almos…

Who is there among you of all his people?
&c.] The people of God, the Israelites, as well of the ten tribes, as of t…

The Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus. The hearts of kings are in the hand of the Lord. God governs the world by his influence on human spirits; …