“And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.”
The extension of God's provision—'I will give you the treasures of darkness and riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that it is I, Yahweh, the God of Israel, who call you by your name'—promises that Cyrus will possess the wealth of conquered lands. The reference to hidden treasures and darkness suggests the spoils of military conquest will fall to Cyrus. The purpose statement—'so that you may know that it is I, Yahweh'—indicates that Cyrus's experiences should teach him about Israel's God. This verse suggests that conquest serves a revelatory purpose, making God known through military success.
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