1 Esdras 6:17

But in the first year that king Cyrus reigned over the country of Babylon Cyrus the king wrote to build up this house.

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Overview of 1 Esdras 6:17

Summary

King Cyrus authorizes temple reconstruction

Place

Babylon

Event

Reconstruction decree issued

Estimated Time Period

c. 538 BC