The story of Cyrus
Cyrus was a biblical figure who is best known for his role in the liberation of the Jews from Babylonian captivity. He was the son of Cambyses I, a Persian king, and Mandane, daughter of Astyages, the last king of the Median Empire. He had two siblings, Atossa and Smerdis. Cyrus was a great military leader and conqueror. He was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, which was the largest empire of its time. He conquered the Median Empire, the Lydian Empire, and the Neo-Babylonian Empire. He also conquered parts of Central Asia, India, and the Caucasus. Cyrus is best known for his role in the liberation of the Jews from Babylonian captivity. He issued a decree allowing the Jews to return to their homeland and rebuild the Temple of Jerusalem. He also allowed them to practice their religion freely. Cyrus is remembered as a great leader and conqueror. He was a benevolent ruler who respected the rights of his subjects and allowed them to practice their religion freely. He is also remembered for his role in the liberation of the Jews from Babylonian captivity.
Name meaning
Kūrush: "Sun," "throne," or "young"
Name origin
Persian
Role
King
First mention
2 Chronicles 36:22
Appearances in the Bible
19 mentions