1. This is what the Lord said to Cyrus, his chosen king: “I took you by your right hand to help you defeat nations, to strip other kings of their power, and to open city gates that will not be closed again.
2. I will go in front of you and make the mountains flat. I will break the city gates of bronze and cut the iron bars on the gates.
3. I will give you the wealth that is stored in secret places. I will give you those hidden treasures. Then you will know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who calls you by name.