Who is there among you of all his people? his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house of the LORD God of Israel, (he is the God,) which is in Jerusalem.
Who among you belongs to God's people? May his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem in Judah to build the temple of the LORD, the God of Israel, he is the God who dwells in Jerusalem.
King Cyrus is inviting God's people to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple, acknowledging that the LORD is the true God who belongs there.
📚 Historical Context
Ezra 1:3 is part of the book of Ezra, which describes the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to their homeland after decades of captivity. This verse records King Cyrus of Persia's decree in 539 BC, following his conquest of Babylon, inviting the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple of the Lord, fulfilling prophecies from Isaiah and Jeremiah about God's restoration of His people. This event marked a pivotal moment in Jewish history, allowing for the reestablishment of worship and national identity.
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