And hired counsellors against them, to frustrate their purpose, all the days of Cyrus king of Persia, even until the reign of Darius king of Persia.
And they hired advisors to work against them, to block their plans, throughout the entire reign of Cyrus king of Persia, and continuing until Darius became king of Persia.
The writer is describing how opponents of the Jewish people hired political consultants to sabotage their rebuilding efforts for many years.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the period when Jewish exiles returned from Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple (around 538-520 BC). Local enemies hired Persian court officials and advisors to create legal and political obstacles to stop the construction project. This opposition lasted through multiple Persian kings' reigns, showing the persistent nature of the conflict.
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