“In the first year of Cyrus the king the same Cyrus the king made a decree concerning the house of God at Jerusalem, Let the house be builded, the place where they offered sacrifices, and let the foundations thereof be strongly laid; the height thereof threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof threescore cubits;”
Cyrus\'s original decree is quoted, commanding the rebuilding of God\'s house in Jerusalem with its expenses paid from the royal treasury. This declaration establishes the theological principle that God can move the hearts of foreign rulers to support his purposes, a theme exemplified throughout the Jewish exile experience. The reference to "the place where sacrifices are offered" indicates that from Cyrus\'s perspective, this was a religious establishment worthy of imperial patronage, reflecting the Persian practice of supporting diverse religious traditions. The financial provision by the state demonstrates that God provides not only the will but also the material resources necessary for his people to accomplish their mission of restoration and worship.
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