He didn't rebuild a temple. He allowed the Hebrew aristocracy, which had been exiled to Babylon, the option of returning to Judah to try to reclaim their estates. Those who chose to do so were permitted to rebuild the temple of Jehovah at Jerusalem which had been demolished by the Babylonians after a the failed revilt which had got them exiled in the first place.
The Prophets were thought to have skills to rebuild the Temples.
Cyrus, king of Persia.
Cyrus the Great allowed the Babylonians to return to their homeland after conquering Babylon in 539 BCE. He issued the Edict of Cyrus, which permitted exiled Jews and other displaced peoples to return to their cities and rebuild their temples. This policy fostered a sense of tolerance and respect for local customs, contributing to the stability of his empire. Additionally, Cyrus's actions helped establish him as a benevolent ruler in the eyes of those he conquered.
it was upheld by cyrus
Cyrus the Great.
This event is discussed in the Book of Ezra or in the non-Biblical Cyrus Cylinder.
Because of his tolerant attitude, Cyrus permitted the Jews to return to Israel (Judea) and rebuild the Temple.
because they didnt want other kings faces or stuff on it.....................:]
Yes. In 539 BCE, King Cyrus the Great of Persia gave permission for the Jews of Babylon to return to their ancestral homeland and rebuild the Temple.
Cyrus the Great, later Darius III.
The tradition is that it was Cyrus the Great, king of Persia. Additionally: King Cyrus of Persia made a decree allowing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple. The construction of the Temple continued under King Darius and was completed in 516 BCE. (Ezra 6:15).
King Solomon built the first Temple in 957 BCE with resources provided by his father King David. The second temple was allowed to be built by King Cyrus of Persia while the Jews were exiled in Babylon (536 BCE). Cyrus made a proclamation that the Temple in Jerusalem would be rebuilt, and the surviving Jews would return to rebuild it. This edict was supported by King Darius (522-486 BCE) who followed King Cyrus. This is described in the book of Ezra.