2 Chronicles 36:22

The Proclamation of Cyrus

22 c Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of d Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of e Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying,

  1. Cross References
    Ezra 1:1 - 3
    Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying.
  2. Cross References
    Jeremiah 29:10
    For thus says the LORD: After seventy years are completed at Babylon, I will visit you and perform My good word toward you, and cause you to return to this place.
  3. Cross References
    Isaiah 44:28
    Who says of Cyrus, ' He is My shepherd, And he shall perform all My pleasure, Saying to Jerusalem, "You shall be built," And to the temple, "Your foundation shall be laid."
    Isaiah 45:1
    Thus says the LORD to His anointed, To Cyrus, whose right hand I have held - To subdue nations before him And loose the armor of kings, To open before him the double doors, So that the gates will not be shut:
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