yrus the Great From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Cyrus the Great King of Kings of Persia King of Āryāvarta[citation needed] King of Anshan King of Media King of Babylon King of Sumer and Akkad King of the Four Corners of the World [1] Illustrerad Verldshistoria band I Ill 058.jpg Reign 559–530 BC (30 years) Predecessor Cambyses I Successor Cambyses II Consort Cassandane Amitis Shahbanu Issue Cambyses II Bardiya Artystone Atossa Roxane[2] House Achaemenid Father Cambyses I Mother Mandane of Media Born 600 or 576 BC Anshan, Persia Died 4 December, 530 BC[3] Along the Syr Darya Burial Pasargadae Cyrus II of Persia (Old Persian: KUURUUSHA[4] Kūruš; New Persian: کوروش بزرگ ; c. 600 or 576 – 530 BC[5]), commonly known as Cyrus the Great [6] and also known as Cyrus the Elder, was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire.[7] Under his rule, the empire embraced all the previous civilized states of the ancient Near East,[7] expanded vastly and eventually conquered most of Southwest Asia and much of Central Asia and the Caucasus. From the Mediterranean Sea and Hellespont in the west to the Indus River in the east, Cyrus the Great created the largest empire the world had yet seen.[8] Under his successors, the empire eventually stretched from parts of the Balkans (Bulgaria-Pannonia) and Thrace-Macedonia in the west, to the Indus Valley in the east. His regal titles in full were The Great King, King of Persia, King of Anshan, King of Media, King of Babylon, King of Sumer and Akkad, and King of the Four Corners of the World. He also proclaimed what has been identified by scholars and archaeologists[who?] to be the oldest known declaration of human rights, which was transcribed onto the Cyrus Cylinder sometime between 539 and 530 BC.[9][10][11] This view has been criticized by some[12] as a misunderstanding[13] of what they claim to be the Cylinders generic nature as a traditional statement of the sort that new monarchs may make at the beginning of their reign.[10][11][14] The reign of Cyrus the Great lasted between 29 and 31 years. Cyrus built his empire by conquering first the Median Empire, then the Lydian Empire and eventually the Neo-Babylonian Empire. Either before or after Babylon, he led an expedition into central Asia, which resulted in major campaigns that were described as having brought into subjection every nation without exception.[15] Cyrus did not venture into Egypt, as he himself died in battle, fighting the Massagetae along the Syr Darya in December 530 BC.[16][17] He was succeeded by his son, Cambyses II, who managed to add to the empire by conquering Egypt, Nubia, and Cyrenaica during his short rule. Cyrus the Great respected the customs and religions of the lands he conquered.[18] It is said that in universal history, the role of the Achaemenid Empire founded by Cyrus lies in its very successful model for centralized administration and establishing a government working to the advantage and profit of its subjects.[7] In fact, the administration of the empire through satraps and the vital principle of forming a government at Pasargadae were the works of Cyrus.[19] What is sometimes referred to as the Edict of Restoration (actually two edicts) described in the Bible as being made by Cyrus the Great left a lasting legacy on the Jewish religion where because of his policies in Babylonia, he is referred to by the Jewish Bible as Messiah (Isaiah 44:24, 26–45:3, 13) and is the only non-Jew to be called so:[20] So said the Lord to His anointed one, to Cyrus —Yeshayahu, Isa 45:1-7 Cyrus the Great is also well recognized for his achievements in human rights, politics, and military strategy, as well as his influence on both Eastern and Western civilizations. Having originated from Persis, roughly corresponding to the modern Iranian province of Fars, Cyrus has played a crucial role in defining the national identity of modern Iran.[21][22][23] Cyrus and, indeed, the Achaemenid influence in the ancient world also extended as far as Athens, where many Athenians adopted aspects of the Achaemenid Persian culture as their own, in a reciprocal cultural exchange.[24 LikeLike · · Share Ronald Flores Cyrus the Great Cyrus the Great ( 600?-530 bc), king of Persia (550-530 bc). He was the son of Cambyses I, a descendant of Achaemenes (Hakhamanish) (flourished 7th century bc), and a member of the Achaemenid dynasty. 39 mins · Like Ronald Flores Cyrus the Great in Biblical Prophecy Cyrus the GreatOne of the truly astounding prophecies of the Bible is found in the last verse of Isaiah 44, together with chapter 45:1ff, (an unfortunate chapter break). It has to do with Cyrus, king of Persia. According to the historian Herodotus (i.46), Cyrus was the son of Cambyses I. He came to the Persian throne in 559 B.C. Nine years later he conquered the Medes, thus unifying the kingdoms of the Medes and the Persians. 35 mins · Like Ronald Flores Israels Only Savior …4Since you are precious in My sight, Since you are honored and I love you, I will give other men in your place and other peoples in exchange for your life. 5Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, And gather you from the west. 6I will say to the north, Give them up! And to the south, Do not hold them back. Bring My sons from afar And My daughters from the ends of the earth,… 22 mins · Like Ronald Flores Isaiah 43:5 Cross References « Isaiah 43:4 | Isaiah 43:6 » | Compare: NIV, KJV, NLT, NKJV, NRSV, ESV | Cross references home Isaiah 43:5 Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you. Isaiah 49:12Helpful? Yes No Behold, these shall come from afar, and behold, these from the north and from the west, and these from the land of Syene.” Isaiah 43:2Helpful? Yes No When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. 19 mins · Like Ronald Flores DITO NYO MABASA AT MAKITA KUNG PAANO KAYO NILINGLANG I WILL BRING YOUR OFFSPRING FROM THE EAST ANG SINABIHAN DITO ANG MGA ISRAEL YUNG ANGKAN LANG NILA HINDI YUNG ANGKAN NATIN NA MGA HENTIL TUNGKOL LANG SA MGA ISRAEL ITO KAYA NGA CONTINUE DITO SA ISAIAH 44-45 DITO NYO MALAMAN KUNG PAANO KAYO DINAYA ANG IBIG IPAALAM DTO AT MAY PANGALAN NA BINANGIT NA SI CYRUS HINDI YUNG NAPUNTA SA 1914
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