2Ch 36:23 | MHM | STEP | v. 23 : Cyrus declared that the ORD , the God of heaven, had given him all the kingdoms of the earth and commanded him to build a temple in Jerusalem. He invited God’s people to return and rebuild the house of the ORD in Jerusalem. This was the beginning of hope and restoration for Israel (2 Chronicles 36:23; Ezra 1:1-3 ).

‏ 2 Chronicles 36:23

v. 23: Cyrus declared that the ORD, the God of heaven, had given him all the kingdoms of the earth and commanded him to build a temple in Jerusalem. He invited God’s people to return and rebuild the house of the ORD in Jerusalem. This was the beginning of hope and restoration for Israel (2 Chronicles 36:23; Ezra 1:1-3 ^a).