The Persian Empire, unlike its predecessors, was used by God to restore Israel rather than oppress it. Their history demonstrates that God directs world events to fulfill His promises and accomplish His divine will.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
The Persian Empire, unlike its predecessors, was used by God to restore Israel rather than oppress it. Their history demonstrates that God directs world events to fulfill His promises and accomplish His divine will.
Artaxerxes I, a Persian king, played a crucial role in the restoration of Jerusalem by supporting Nehemiah’s mission to rebuild the city’s walls. His story highlights God’s sovereignty in using unlikely instruments to fulfill His purposes and secure His people’s future.