Who did Cyrus defeat that allowed the followers of Yahweh to return to Jerusalem? What did the followers of Yahweh expect?

It was Babylon, The Euphrates River which was supposed to be protecting the outside of Babylon was diverted by Cyrus's army so that it would be dry enough for them to walk through to the open gates that were left open because the Babylonians were Partying at the time and because of their carelessness most likely from being intoxicated they left them open which led to their siege.

Parrain Parrain · Answer 2 · 2021-09-18T12:27:36+02:00

King Cyrus the Great of Persia defeated King Nabonidus of Babylon and took over the Babylonian empire.

Before Cyrus the Great conquered Babylon, the Babylonian empire:

ruled over Mesopotamia
had conquered Egypt and taken the Kingdom of Judah from them
Exiled the people of Judah and Israel to Babylon after they rebelled

Several decades later, Cyrus of Persia marched against Babylon and after conquering it, issued a proclamation that allowed the Jews of the time to return to their homeland in Cana 'an.

The Jews were jubilant and many took the opportunity to return home and rebuild the Temple.

In conclusion, the defeat of King Nabonidus at the hands of Cyrus the Great allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem.

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