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Whoever there is among you of all his people, his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house of Yahweh, the God of Israel (he is God), which is in Jerusalem.
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God Directs World Leaders
Commentators emphasize that King Cyrus's decree was not merely a political decision but a direct result of God's influence. As Matthew Henry notes, "The hearts of kings are in the hand of the Lord." God stirred Cyrus's spirit to fulfill His divine plan, demonstrating His sovereignty over even the most powerful earthly rulers to accomplish His purposes for His people.
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19th Century
Anglican
I. THE FIRST RETURN UNDER ZERUBBABEL.
The decree of Cyrus marked an era of great importance and is therefore repeated almos…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
Presbyterian
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; …
