Ezra 1:2 - "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 me to build a temple for him at Jerusalem in Judah.' "
I wonder if God spoke directly to Cyrus -- either by waking revelation or in a dream. Or did he send an angel with a message? Or did a prophet tell him what God wanted him to do?
I wonder if Cyrus had any ulterior motives in rebuilding the temple. Would it be good for the Persian economy? Would it increase his political popularity?
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