Key Information
The Fourth World Power of Bible Prophecy – Medo-Persia
| Key Verses | Ezra 7:21, 22; Isaiah 44:28; Daniel 8:3-7, 20 |
| Time | 539 BCE to 331 BCE |
Learning Point
- Medo-Persia was a dual world power, made up of the kingdoms of Media and Persia, with Persia being the more dominant power of the two. Medo-Persia was the power that freed the Israelites, and allowed them to rebuild the temple.
- In general, their power affected the Israelites mostly in a positive way. They allowed the Jews to manage their own affairs, and provided material support for the rebuilding of their desolated land and temple.
- Overview
- Cyrus Cylinder
- Empire Map
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Fun Facts
- Jehovah indicated in prophecy that the empire would be dominated by one of the two, proving to be Persia.
- The Medes were originally the dominant empire, but Cyrus the Great defeated them, then unified the two peoples.
- Both people held high office, with Darius the Mede being the ruler of Babylon after its conquest.
- Likely Cyrus was aware of the prophecy written two hundred years before his birth that a ruler called Cyrus would conquer Babylon.
Past Lessons
| 12 | February 14, 2024 | (North America) |