5. What person was named in prophecy by Isaiah and what work was he to do about one hundred and seventy years later? Isaiah 44:28. See also Isaiah 45:1-4.
NOTE: ‘Over a century before the birth of Cyrus the Great, the prophet Isaiah was inspired to mention this ruler even by name, and to write a prophecy outlining his work.’ Review & Herald, March 28, 1907.
‘Isaiah called Cyrus by name one hundred and thirteen years before he was born, and said, one hundred and seventy-six years before it came to pass, that he should let the people of Israel go from captivity.’ A. T. Jones: Signs of the Times, January 20, 1888.
6. How exactly was this prophecy fulfilled? 2 Chronicles 36:22-23. Compare Jeremiah 33:10-11.
NOTE: ‘The year that Cyrus succeeded Darius the Mede to the throne of Medo-Persia marked the completion of seventy years since the first company of Hebrews had been carried captive to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel, who was familiar with the prophecies of Jeremiah and Isaiah regarding the duration of the captivity, and with the prophecies of Isaiah regarding the restoration by decree of Cyrus, was still living, and was occupying a position of leading responsibility in the Medo-Persian court. His faith in these prophecies led him to plead with God on behalf of His people. And now, when the time came for the temple in Jerusalem to be rebuilt, God moved upon Cyrus as His agent to discern the prophecies concerning himself, and to grant the Jewish people their liberty. And furthermore, Cyrus furnished them the necessary facilities for rebuilding the temple of the Lord.’ Review & Herald, March 28, 1907.