EZRA CHAPTER 1
Cyrus's proclamation to Israel for building the Lord's temple at Jerusalem, Ezra 1:1-4. The chief of the people prepare for their return, Ezra 1:5,6. Cyrus restores the vessels of the temple to Sheshbazzar prince of Judah, Ezra 1:7,8. Their number, Ezra 1:9-11.
In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to wit, of his empire or reign in Babylon; for he had now been king of Persia for many years. Stirred up the spirit of Cyrus, i.e. put into him a mind and will to his work.