The heathen nations lately conquered by Cyrus are called to plead their case as in a law-court.
2-4. The evidence produced on Jehovah's side. It is He who has called Cyrus to his career of conquest in fulfilment of His own purpose.
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Isaiah 41:1
1 Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew their strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together to judgment.