Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Isaiah 45:11
"Thus saith Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker: Ask me of the things that are to come; concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands, command ye me. I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens; and all their host have I commanded. I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will make straight all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let my exiles go free, not for price, nor for reward, saith Jehovah of... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Isaiah 45:13
raised him up : i.e. raised Cyrus up. he shall build My city. Nehemiah rebuilt only the walls. See Nehemiah 7:4 . The city was not rebuilt until after the return under Zerubbabel, and the emancipation by Cyrus. See App-68 . captives. Hebrew captivity. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), for the captives in it. the LORD of hosts. See note on 1 Samuel 1:3 read more