Thematic Bible
Daniel 1:1 (show verse)
In the third year of the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came to Jerusalem and laid siege to it.
Daniel 1:2 (show verse)
Within a week, the Lord handed King Jehoiakim of Judah over to him, along with valuable objects from the house of God. Nebuchadnezzar brought them to the temple of his god in the land of Shinar and stored them in its treasure house.
Babylon » Empire of » Called land of shinar
Babylon » Was called » Land of shinar
Idol » Temples
Idolatrous » priests » Temples
Jehoiakim » Wicked reign and final overthrow of
Temple » Idolatrous » Trophies stored in
Temple » Idolatrous » At babylon
Treasure-houses » Heathen temples used for
false Worship » Brazen serpent places devoted to idolatry » Idolatrous temples
Babylon » Was called » Land of shinar
Idol » Temples
Idolatrous » priests » Temples
Jehoiakim » Wicked reign and final overthrow of
Temple » Idolatrous » Trophies stored in
Temple » Idolatrous » At babylon
Treasure-houses » Heathen temples used for
false Worship » Brazen serpent places devoted to idolatry » Idolatrous temples
Daniel 1:3 (show verse)
Later, the king ordered Ashpenaz, his chief officer, to bring in some Israelis of royal and noble descent.
Ashpenaz » A prince in nebuchadnezzars court
Babylon » Treatment of the jews in
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Civil service » School for
Eunuch » Influential court officials
Government » Civil service school provided by
Palaces » Of kings » Often attended by eunuchs as servants
School » State
Statecraft » School in
Babylon » Treatment of the jews in
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Civil service » School for
Eunuch » Influential court officials
Government » Civil service school provided by
Palaces » Of kings » Often attended by eunuchs as servants
School » State
Statecraft » School in
Daniel 1:4 (show verse)
They were to be young men without physical defect, handsome in appearance, skilled in all wisdom, quick to learn, prudent in how they used knowledge, and capable of serving in the king's palace. They were to learn the literature and language of the Chaldeans.
Babylon » Treatment of the jews in
Babylon » Languages spoken in
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Chaldeans » Learned and wise men of the east
Civil service » School for
Government » Civil service school provided by
Knowledge » God's knowledge of the saints » Intellectual
Knowledge » Knowledge of God is infinite » General references to intellectual
Language » Kinds of, mentioned » Chaldee
Language » Mentioned in scripture » Chaldee
Leaders » FALSE » Schools of
Palaces » Of kings » Often attended by eunuchs as servants
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Religious » FALSE » Schools of
School » State
Statecraft » School in
Babylon » Languages spoken in
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Chaldeans » Learned and wise men of the east
Civil service » School for
Government » Civil service school provided by
Knowledge » God's knowledge of the saints » Intellectual
Knowledge » Knowledge of God is infinite » General references to intellectual
Language » Kinds of, mentioned » Chaldee
Language » Mentioned in scripture » Chaldee
Leaders » FALSE » Schools of
Palaces » Of kings » Often attended by eunuchs as servants
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Religious » FALSE » Schools of
School » State
Statecraft » School in
Daniel 1:5 (show verse)
The king assigned them fine food and choice wine on a daily basis, ordering them to be trained for three years, at the end of which time they would enter the king's service.
Babylon » Treatment of the jews in
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Civil service » School for
Government » Civil service school provided by
Palaces » Of kings » Afforded support to all the king's retainers
School » State
Statecraft » School in
Wine » Abstinence from » Of daniel
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Civil service » School for
Government » Civil service school provided by
Palaces » Of kings » Afforded support to all the king's retainers
School » State
Statecraft » School in
Wine » Abstinence from » Of daniel
Daniel 1:6 (show verse)
Included among the people of Judah were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Babylon » Treatment of the jews in
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Daniel » General references to
Government » Civil service school provided by
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
School » State
Babylon » Treatment of the jews in
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Daniel » General references to
Government » Civil service school provided by
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
School » State
Daniel 1:7 (show verse)
The chief officer assigned the name "Belteshazzar" to Daniel, the name "Shadrach" to Hananiah, the name "Meshach" to Mishael, and the name "Abednego" to Azariah.
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Azariah » Hebrew name of abed-nego
Babylon » Treatment of the jews in
Belteshazzar » A name given daniel
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Government » Civil service school provided by
Meshach » A name given by the chief eunuch to mishael, one of the three hebrew young men
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
School » State
Azariah » Hebrew name of abed-nego
Babylon » Treatment of the jews in
Belteshazzar » A name given daniel
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Government » Civil service school provided by
Meshach » A name given by the chief eunuch to mishael, one of the three hebrew young men
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
School » State
Daniel 1:8 (show verse)
Daniel determined within himself not to become defiled by the king's menu of rich foods or by the king's wine, so he requested permission from the chief officer not to defile himself.
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Abstinence » Total abstinence » Strong Drink » Daniel's temperance principles
Total abstinence » Instances of » Daniel
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Conscience » Faithful » Refusing » Meat » Wine
Daniel » Characteristics of » Self-control
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Prudence » Instances of » Daniel
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Self-denial » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstention
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Daniel's temperance principles
Temperance » Total abstinence » Daniel's temperance principles
Temptation » Resisted, example of » The rechabites and daniel, by refusing wine
Wine » Abstinence from » Of daniel
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Abstinence » Total abstinence » Strong Drink » Daniel's temperance principles
Total abstinence » Instances of » Daniel
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Conscience » Faithful » Refusing » Meat » Wine
Daniel » Characteristics of » Self-control
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Prudence » Instances of » Daniel
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Self-denial » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstention
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » Daniel's temperance principles
Temperance » Total abstinence » Daniel's temperance principles
Temptation » Resisted, example of » The rechabites and daniel, by refusing wine
Wine » Abstinence from » Of daniel
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Daniel 1:9 (show verse)
God granted to Daniel grace and compassion on the part of the chief officer.
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To daniel
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Prudence » Instances of » Daniel
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Blessing » Temporal » From God » Examples of » To daniel
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Prudence » Instances of » Daniel
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Daniel 1:10 (show verse)
The chief officer told Daniel, "I fear his majesty the king, who has determined what you eat and drink. If he notices that your faces are more pale than the other young men in your group, I will forfeit my head to the king."
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Monarchical » By nebuchadnezzar
Government » Civil service school provided by
Head » Put for the life
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Prudence » Instances of » Daniel
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Monarchical » By nebuchadnezzar
Government » Civil service school provided by
Head » Put for the life
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Prudence » Instances of » Daniel
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Daniel 1:11 (show verse)
But Daniel told the guard whom the chief officer had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Melzar » The steward whom the prince of the eunuchs set over daniel and the three hebrew young men
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
Prudence » Instances of » Daniel
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Melzar » The steward whom the prince of the eunuchs set over daniel and the three hebrew young men
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
Prudence » Instances of » Daniel
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Daniel 1:12 (show verse)
"Please test your servants for ten days and let us be given vegetables to eat and water to drink.
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Total abstinence » Instances of » Daniel
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Melzar » The steward whom the prince of the eunuchs set over daniel and the three hebrew young men
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
Prudence » Instances of » Daniel
Pulse » A sort of food
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Water » -of feet -of hands » For drinking
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Total abstinence » Instances of » Daniel
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Melzar » The steward whom the prince of the eunuchs set over daniel and the three hebrew young men
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
Prudence » Instances of » Daniel
Pulse » A sort of food
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Water » -of feet -of hands » For drinking
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Daniel 1:13 (show verse)
Then compare how we look with the young men who ate the king's rich food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you observe."
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Melzar » The steward whom the prince of the eunuchs set over daniel and the three hebrew young men
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
Prudence » Instances of » Daniel
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Melzar » The steward whom the prince of the eunuchs set over daniel and the three hebrew young men
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
Prudence » Instances of » Daniel
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Daniel 1:14 (show verse)
So he listened to what Daniel said and tested them for ten days.
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Melzar » The steward whom the prince of the eunuchs set over daniel and the three hebrew young men
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
Prudence » Instances of » Daniel
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Melzar » The steward whom the prince of the eunuchs set over daniel and the three hebrew young men
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
Prudence » Instances of » Daniel
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Daniel 1:15 (show verse)
At the end of ten days their appearance was better and their faces were well-nourished compared to the young men who ate the king's rich food.
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Civil service » School for
Countenance » Sad
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Melzar » The steward whom the prince of the eunuchs set over daniel and the three hebrew young men
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » An eating and drinking contest won by four temperance young men
Civil service » School for
Countenance » Sad
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Melzar » The steward whom the prince of the eunuchs set over daniel and the three hebrew young men
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Daniel 1:16 (show verse)
So the guard took away their rich food and wine, giving them vegetables.
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Melzar » The steward whom the prince of the eunuchs set over daniel and the three hebrew young men
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
Pulse » A sort of food
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Wine » Abstinence from » Of daniel
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Abstemiousness » Instances of » Daniel and his hebrew companions
Appetite » Kept in subjection
Daniel » Jewish captive » Abstinence of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Melzar » The steward whom the prince of the eunuchs set over daniel and the three hebrew young men
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
Pulse » A sort of food
School » State
Self-denial » Exemplified » Daniel
Wine » Abstinence from » Of daniel
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Daniel 1:17 (show verse)
As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge, aptitude for learning, and wisdom. Daniel also could understand all kinds of visions and dreams.
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Civil service » School for
Daniel » Jewish captive » Wisdom of
Dreams » Interpretation of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Called learning
Knowledge » Withheld from man » Learning, examples of men possessing
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
Prophets » The interpreters of dreams, &c
School » State
Vision » A mode of revelation
Visions » The prophets of God skilled in interpreting
Wisdom » The lord giving wisdom
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Wisdom » Of daniel
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Civil service » School for
Daniel » Jewish captive » Wisdom of
Dreams » Interpretation of
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Knowledge » Who God gives knowledge to
Knowledge » Withheld from man withheld » Called learning
Knowledge » Withheld from man » Learning, examples of men possessing
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
Prophets » The interpreters of dreams, &c
School » State
Vision » A mode of revelation
Visions » The prophets of God skilled in interpreting
Wisdom » The lord giving wisdom
Wisdom » Who God gives wisdom to
Wisdom » Of daniel
Daniel 1:18 (show verse)
Then at the end of the training period that the king had established, the chief officer brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Civil service » School for
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
School » State
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Civil service » School for
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
School » State
Daniel 1:19 (show verse)
When the king spoke to them, none of them compared to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, or Azariah as they stood before the king.
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Azariah » Hebrew name of abed-nego
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Civil service » School for
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
School » State
Azariah » Hebrew name of abed-nego
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Civil service » School for
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
School » State
Daniel 1:20 (show verse)
In every matter of wisdom or understanding that the king discussed with them, he found them ten times superior to all the astrologers and enchanters in his entire palace.
Abed-nego » Also called azariah » A jewish captive in babylon
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Civil service » School for
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Magician » A person who claims to understand and explain mysteries by magic
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
School » State
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Examples of men possessing
Civil service » Appointment in, on account of merit
Civil service » School for
Government » Civil service school provided by
Integrity » Instances of » Daniel, in his abstemiousness (i. E. Abstinent)
Magician » A person who claims to understand and explain mysteries by magic
Mishael » Also called meshach » One of three hebrew young men trained with daniel at the court of babylon
School » State
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Examples of men possessing
Daniel 1:21 (show verse)
So Daniel remained there in service until the first year of King Cyrus.