Jer 29:10, 2 Chr 36:22, Mt 1:11-12, Isa 41:25, Isa 43:14, Isa 44:28
In the Old Testament, God moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to fulfill the word spoken through Jeremiah. (Ezra 1:1, 2 Chron 36:22)
Ezra 1:1 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,
2 Chron 36:22 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the Lord spoken by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,
In the Old Testament, God said through Jeremiah that He would bring the people of Israel back from Babylon. (Jeremiah 29:10)
Jeremiah 29:10 For thus saith the Lord, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.
In the Old Testament, God said that he would raise Cyrus the king, release Israel from captivity, and trample the nations that attacked Israel. (Isa 41:25, Isa 43:14, Isa 44:28)
Isa 41:25 I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising of the sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall come upon princes as upon morter, and as the potter treadeth clay.
Isa 43:14 Thus saith the Lord, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships.
Isa 44:28 That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.
God has fulfilled His promise to send Christ. (Mt 1:11-12,16)
Mt 1:11 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon: 12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; 16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.