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Mithredath - Or, “Mithridates.” The occurrence of this name, which means “given by Mithra” or “dedicated to Mithra,” is an indication that t…

Immediate result of the decree.
(5) With all them whose spirit God had raised. — Namely, all is the more …

Even these did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of
Mithredath the treasurer

The same God who raised up the spirit of Cyrus to proclaim liberty to the Jews also raised up their spirits to accept it. For some, the temptation …
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes