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The Cyrus edict found in Ecbatana

In Ezra, Darius searches Babylon's archives for Cyrus's decree and finally finds it in Ecbatana, then issues a new decree funding the temple.

A story of seeking and finding.

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Historically improbable, the account made quoted documents seem authentic and modeled consulting written records.

Bible reference: Ezra 6:1–12

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 213–214

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