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NASB | Ezra 1:1 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he sent a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying: |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ezra 1:1 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia [that is, the first year he ruled Babylon], in order to fulfill the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah [the prophet], the LORD stirred up (put in motion) the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he sent a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying: [Jer 29:10-14] |
Subject: During Rebuilding of the temple |
Bible Note: Wow this is pretty comprehensive. I didn't even think of Artexerxes as having a part in the decree, I'm in Ezra 7 and thought it ended at Darius. Clearly I need to read further! I am going to send all that text to a file and when I get INK I"ll print it out and study it slowly! Thank you for your help! |