Ezra 5:13
But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the same king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God.
Cross-reference
Ezra 1:1–8
Historical context
Ezra 1:1-8 records the full decree of Cyrus that is summarized here, showing the original command to rebuild the temple.
Ezra 6:3–5
Historical context
Ezra 6:3-5 provides the official text of Cyrus's decree, confirming the temple dimensions and expenses mentioned here.
Ezra 6:14
Parallel
Ezra 6:14 also cites Cyrus's decree as foundational to the temple's completion, echoing this verse.
Isaiah 44:28
Prophetic fulfillment
Isaiah 44:28 prophesied Cyrus as God's shepherd who would decree rebuilding Jerusalem and the temple, fulfilled here.
Isaiah 45:1
Prophetic fulfillment
Isaiah 45:1 foretells God's anointing of Cyrus, whose decree to rebuild the temple is referenced here.
Jeremiah 27:22
Prophetic fulfillment
Jeremiah 27:22 prophesied the return of temple vessels from Babylon, fulfilled through Cyrus's decree referenced here.