The reign of Cyrus
Cyrus reigned after Darius for 3 years: 534-531 BCE., spanning 29 years associated with Cyrus.
Description
Cyrus reigned after Darius for 3 years: 534-531 BCE.
Details
- Type
- Reign
- Person
- Cyrus
- Start
- ~601 BC(3403 AH)
- End
- ~572 BC(3432 AH)
- Duration
- 29 years
Historical Dating
Reign of King Saul
1050–1010 BCSaul's reign begins with promise but ends in tragedy. Initially humble and Spirit-empowered, Saul's incomplete obedience (sparing Agag, offering unauthorized sacrifice) reveals that external conformit...
David's Reign and the Davidic Covenant
1010–970 BCDavid conquers Jerusalem, making it Israel's political and religious capital, and brings the ark there with great celebration. He desires to build God a house (temple), but God reverses the plan—He wi...
Solomon's Reign and Temple Construction
970–930 BCSolomon (שְׁלֹמֹה, 'peace') succeeds David, and God grants him unprecedented wisdom. His building of the Temple fulfills David's desire and creates the permanent dwelling place for the ark and divine ...
Decree of Cyrus and Return from Exile
538 BCCyrus of Persia conquers Babylon and issues a decree permitting Jews to return and rebuild the temple—remarkably fulfilling Isaiah's prophecy naming Cyrus 150 years earlier (Isaiah 44:28). Zerubbabel ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did The reign of Cyrus occur in Bible history?
The reign of Cyrus occurred approximately ~601 BC to ~572 BC. This is 3403–3432 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 29 years.
What does “AH” mean in Bible chronology?
AH stands for “Anno Hominis” (Year of Man), a chronological system that counts years from Creation. Under the Ussher chronology, Year 1 AH corresponds to approximately 4004 BC.