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2 Chronicles 36:22
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2 Chronicles 36:22
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22 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the Lord spoken by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,
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2 Chronicles 36:22
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2 Chronicles 36:22
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22 In the first year of Cyrus(A) king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and also to put it in writing:
Jeremiah 25:12
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Jeremiah 25:12
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12 And it shall come to pass, when seventy years are accomplished, that I will punish the king of Babylon, and that nation, saith the Lord, for their iniquity, and the land of the Chaldeans, and will make it perpetual desolations.
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Jeremiah 25:12
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Jeremiah 25:12
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12 “But when the seventy years(A) are fulfilled, I will punish the king of Babylon(B) and his nation, the land of the Babylonians,[a] for their guilt,” declares the Lord, “and will make it desolate(C) forever.
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- Jeremiah 25:12 Or Chaldeans
Jeremiah 29:10
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Jeremiah 29:10
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10 For thus saith the Lord, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.
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Jeremiah 29:10
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Jeremiah 29:10
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Ezra 1:1-3
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Ezra 1:1-3
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1 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, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,
2 Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The Lord God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.
3 Who is there 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 the Lord God of Israel, (he is the God,) which is in Jerusalem.
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Ezra 1:1-3
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Ezra 1:1-3
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Cyrus Helps the Exiles to Return(A)
1 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah,(B) the Lord moved the heart(C) of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and also to put it in writing:
2 “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says:
“‘The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed(D) me to build(E) a temple for him at Jerusalem in Judah. 3 Any of his people among you may go up to Jerusalem in Judah and build the temple of the Lord, the God of Israel, the God who is in Jerusalem, and may their God be with them.
2 Chronicles 36:21
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2 Chronicles 36:21
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21 To fulfil the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah, until the land had enjoyed her sabbaths: for as long as she lay desolate she kept sabbath, to fulfil threescore and ten years.
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2 Chronicles 36:21
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2 Chronicles 36:21
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21 The land enjoyed its sabbath rests;(A) all the time of its desolation it rested,(B) until the seventy years(C) were completed in fulfillment of the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah.
Daniel 10:1
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Daniel 10:1
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10 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision.
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Daniel 10:1
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Daniel 10:1
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Daniel’s Vision of a Man
10 In the third year of Cyrus(A) king of Persia, a revelation was given to Daniel (who was called Belteshazzar).(B) Its message was true(C) and it concerned a great war.[a] The understanding of the message came to him in a vision.
Footnotes
- Daniel 10:1 Or true and burdensome
Jeremiah 33:10-14
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Jeremiah 33:10-14
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10 Thus saith the Lord; Again there shall be heard in this place, which ye say shall be desolate without man and without beast, even in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, that are desolate, without man, and without inhabitant, and without beast,
11 The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the Lord of hosts: for the Lord is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, saith the Lord.
12 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Again in this place, which is desolate without man and without beast, and in all the cities thereof, shall be an habitation of shepherds causing their flocks to lie down.
13 In the cities of the mountains, in the cities of the vale, and in the cities of the south, and in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, shall the flocks pass again under the hands of him that telleth them, saith the Lord.
14 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will perform that good thing which I have promised unto the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.
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Jeremiah 33:10-14
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Jeremiah 33:10-14
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10 “This is what the Lord says: ‘You say about this place, “It is a desolate waste, without people or animals.”(A) Yet in the towns of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem that are deserted,(B) inhabited by neither people nor animals, there will be heard once more 11 the sounds of joy and gladness,(C) the voices of bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those who bring thank offerings(D) to the house of the Lord, saying,
For I will restore the fortunes(G) of the land as they were before,(H)’ says the Lord.
12 “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘In this place, desolate(I) and without people or animals(J)—in all its towns there will again be pastures for shepherds to rest their flocks.(K) 13 In the towns of the hill(L) country, of the western foothills and of the Negev,(M) in the territory of Benjamin, in the villages around Jerusalem and in the towns of Judah, flocks will again pass under the hand(N) of the one who counts them,’ says the Lord.
14 “‘The days are coming,’ declares the Lord, ‘when I will fulfill the good promise(O) I made to the people of Israel and Judah.
Jeremiah 32:42-44
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Jeremiah 32:42-44
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42 For thus saith the Lord; Like as I have brought all this great evil upon this people, so will I bring upon them all the good that I have promised them.
43 And fields shall be bought in this land, whereof ye say, It is desolate without man or beast; it is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.
44 Men shall buy fields for money, and subscribe evidences, and seal them, and take witnesses in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, and in the cities of the mountains, and in the cities of the valley, and in the cities of the south: for I will cause their captivity to return, saith the Lord.
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Jeremiah 32:42-44
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Jeremiah 32:42-44
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42 “This is what the Lord says: As I have brought all this great calamity(A) on this people, so I will give them all the prosperity I have promised(B) them. 43 Once more fields will be bought(C) in this land of which you say, ‘It is a desolate(D) waste, without people or animals, for it has been given into the hands of the Babylonians.’ 44 Fields will be bought for silver, and deeds(E) will be signed, sealed and witnessed(F) in the territory of Benjamin, in the villages around Jerusalem, in the towns of Judah and in the towns of the hill country, of the western foothills and of the Negev,(G) because I will restore(H) their fortunes,[a] declares the Lord.”
Footnotes
- Jeremiah 32:44 Or will bring them back from captivity
Isaiah 44:28-45:5
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Isaiah 44:28-45:5
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28 That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.
45 Thus saith the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;
2 I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron:
3 And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.
4 For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me.
5 I am the Lord, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:
Isaiah 44:28-45:5
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Isaiah 44:28-45:5
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28 who says of Cyrus,(A) ‘He is my shepherd
and will accomplish all that I please;
he will say of Jerusalem,(B) “Let it be rebuilt,”
and of the temple,(C) “Let its foundations(D) be laid.”’
45 “This is what the Lord says to his anointed,(E)
to Cyrus,(F) whose right hand I take hold(G) of
to subdue nations(H) before him
and to strip kings of their armor,
to open doors before him
so that gates will not be shut:
2 I will go before you(I)
and will level(J) the mountains[a];
I will break down gates(K) of bronze
and cut through bars of iron.(L)
3 I will give you hidden treasures,(M)
riches stored in secret places,(N)
so that you may know(O) that I am the Lord,
the God of Israel, who summons you by name.(P)
4 For the sake of Jacob my servant,(Q)
of Israel my chosen,
I summon you by name
and bestow on you a title of honor,
though you do not acknowledge(R) me.
5 I am the Lord, and there is no other;(S)
apart from me there is no God.(T)
I will strengthen you,(U)
though you have not acknowledged me,
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- Isaiah 45:2 Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint; the meaning of the word in the Masoretic Text is uncertain.
Isaiah 13:17-18
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Isaiah 13:17-18
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17 Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver; and as for gold, they shall not delight in it.
18 Their bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eyes shall not spare children.
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Isaiah 13:17-18
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Isaiah 13:17-18
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Ezra 1:5
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Ezra 1:5
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5 Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, with all them whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem.
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Ezra 1:5
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Ezra 1:5
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5 Then the family heads of Judah and Benjamin,(A) and the priests and Levites—everyone whose heart God had moved(B)—prepared to go up and build the house(C) of the Lord in Jerusalem.
Hebrews 10:23
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Hebrews 10:23
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23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
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Hebrews 10:23
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Hebrews 10:23
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Haggai 1:14
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Haggai 1:14
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14 And the Lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house of the Lord of hosts, their God,
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Haggai 1:14
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Haggai 1:14
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14 So the Lord stirred up(A) the spirit of Zerubbabel(B) son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jozadak,(C) the high priest, and the spirit of the whole remnant(D) of the people. They came and began to work on the house of the Lord Almighty, their God,
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