Jer 49:39 | TNotes | STEP | 49:39 The Lord’s decree of judgment was balanced by his promise to restore the fortunes of Elam . In 539 BC , a native of Elam named Cyrus conquered Babylon and founded the Persian Empire. Susa, the former capital of Elam, then became the capital of the Persian Empire (Esth 1:2 ). Cyrus would be God’s anointed instrument to set the Jews free (Isa 44:28

bEsth 1:2►

cIsa 44:28–45:1►

‏ Jeremiah 49:39

49:39 ^a The Lord’s decree of judgment was balanced by his promise to restore the fortunes of Elam. In 539 BC, a native of Elam named Cyrus conquered Babylon and founded the Persian Empire. Susa, the former capital of Elam, then became the capital of the Persian Empire (Esth 1:2 ^b). Cyrus would be God’s anointed instrument to set the Jews free (Isa 44:28–45:1 ^c).