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Persian king, restorer of Israel
Cyrus the Great
Return
Life
Named by Isaiah 150 years in advance; decreed the return of exiles and rebuilding of the temple in 538 BC.
Key Facts
- Called the LORD's 'anointed' and 'shepherd'
- Funded the temple from royal treasury
Why this matters
Living proof of predictive prophecy and God's rule over nations.