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.