05/10/2026
President Trump joins a line of kings, rulers, and authorities that defend the Jews and revere the God of Israel.
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In the Bible, several non‑Israelite (secular/Gentile) kings issued official proclamations or decrees that honored the Jews, defended them, or explicitly acknowledged the God of Israel.
1. Cyrus the Great (King of Persia)
Acknowledged the God of Israel and authorized the return from exile
Proclamation: Cyrus declared that "Yehovah the God of heaven" had given authority to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.
References:
Ezra 1:1–4
2 Chronicles 36:22–23
Isaiah 44:28; 45:1–13 (prophetic mention)
2. Darius I (King of Persia)
Issued a decree protecting Jewish worship and honoring their God
Proclamation: Darius ordered imperial support for rebuilding the Temple and warned that anyone who opposed the work would be punished.
References:
Ezra 6:6–12
3. Artaxerxes I (King of Persia)
Granted authority to enforce God’s law
Proclamation: Artaxerxes empowered Ezra to appoint judges and enforce “the law of the God of heaven,” including civil penalties.
References:
Ezra 7:11–26
4. Nebuchadnezzar II (King of Babylon)
Publicly praised the Most High God
Occasion: After witnessing Daniel’s deliverance and interpretation of dreams.
References:
Daniel 2:46–47
Daniel 3:28–29
Daniel 4:1–3, 34–37
5. Darius the Mede
Decreed reverence for the God of Daniel
Occasion: After Daniel was saved from the lions' den.
References:
Daniel 6:25–27
6. Ahasuerus / Xerxes I (King of Persia)
Authorized Jewish self‑defense and honor
Proclamation: Issued a royal edict allowing Jews to defend themselves against annihilation.
References:
Esther 8:8–14