Biblical Reading and Reflections: July 18th (Ezra 6 & 2 Timothy 1)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Lord Turned the Heart of the King of Assyria to Them
The persian empire is the heir of what once belonged to the assyrian empire. The reference to them also recalls the history of israel and of judah's suffering at the hand of the assyrians babylonians. Verse 22 speaks of the lord turning the heart of the king of assyria to them. What are other examples in scripture of the lord acting in the hearts of pagan kings to establish his purposes for his people?
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