CYRUS
Name
Cyrus the Great
Alternate Name(s)
Cyrus II
Nationality
Persian
Notable Family Members
N/A
Bible Passages
Isaiah 44:28; 45:1; 2 Chronicles 36:22-23; Ezra 1:1-4
Location
Babylon
Character Traits
No details given
Associations
Daniel (Daniel 6:28)
Zerubbabel
Ezra
Enemies
Babylonians Medes
Major Events/Purpose in God’s Plan
• Conquered Babylon
• Gave a decree that Israelites were to return to Israel and rebuild the temple
• Restored the temple vessels taken by the Babylonians
• Prophesied of by Isaiah as an anointed shepherd of God’s people