The decree was issued in or after 538 BC, about a year after his victory over Babylon. The most famous act of Cyrus was his release of the captive Jews in Babylon which allowed them to return to Judah
- Graham Healy

- Jan 29
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The decree was issued in or after 538 BC, about a year after his victory over Babylon. The most famous act of Cyrus was his release of the captive Jews in Babylon which allowed them to return to Judah and rebuild Jerusalem and the temple



