Ancient Babylonia - Cyrus Cylinder
Cyrus Cylinder
"...I am Cyrus. King of the world. When I entered Babylon...I did not allow
anyone to terrorize the land...I kept in view the needs of the people and all its
sanctuaries to promote their well-being...I put an end to their misfortune.
The Great God has delivered all the lands into my hand; the lands that I have
made to dwell in a peaceful habitation..."
According to the cuneiform on the Cyrus Cylinder, he was favored by Marduk and
the other gods who wanted Nabonidus and Belshazzar dethroned and who assisted
him in his quest. He reestablished their religious practices and was a very
benevolent and liberal ruler. He was responsible for the return of the Jews to
Jerusalem and the rebuilding of their temple.
Ancient Babylonia
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