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Cyrus the Great (born 590–580 bce, Media, or Persis [now in Iran]—died c. 529, Asia) was a conqueror who founded the Achaemenian empire, centred on Persia and comprising the Near East from the Aegean Sea eastward to the Indus River.
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Mandane of Media. Standard of Cyrus the Great ( Derafsh Shahbaz ), founder of the Achaemenid Empire, featuring the Shahbaz (see List of Iranian flags) Cyrus II of Persia ( Old Persian: 𐎤𐎢𐎽𐎢𐏁 Kūruš; c. 600–530 BC ), [b] commonly known as Cyrus the Great, [6] was the founder of the Achaemenid Persian Empire. [7]
Jan 4, 2022 · Cyrus is a king mentioned more than 30 times in the Bible and is identified as Cyrus the Great (also Cyrus II or Cyrus the Elder) who reigned over Persia between 539—530 BC. This pagan king is important in Jewish history because it was under his rule that Jews were first allowed to return to Israel after 70 years of captivity.
May 6, 2019 · Learn about Cyrus the Great, who expanded his empire by defeating the Medes, Lydians, and Babylonians, and who showed mercy and respect to his subjects. Discover how he freed the Jews from exile, allowed them to rebuild their temple, and inspired later leaders with his legacy.
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- Kristin Baird Rattini
Feb 21, 2018 · Cyrus II (d. 530 BCE), also known as Cyrus the Great, was the fourth king of Anshan and the first king of the Achaemenid Empire. Cyrus led several military campaigns against the most powerful kingdoms of the time, including Media, Lydia, and Babylonia.
Feb 28, 2023 · Learn who Cyrus was, why God used him to restore the Jews to their land and rebuild Jerusalem, and how he is mentioned in biblical prophecy. Discover the lessons from Cyrus' story about God's sovereignty, power, and grace.
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Cyrus the Great, conqueror who founded the Achaemenian empire, centered on Persia and stretching from the Aegean Sea eastward to the Indus River.
