# Cyrus — The City of God character guide

> Cyrus in The City of God by Augustine of Hippo.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Assyrians, the Jews, Chaldeans, the Chaldeans, Cyrus king of Persia, who also ruled the Chaldeans and Assyrians, having somewhat relaxed the captivity of the Jews, Jews

**First appearance:** 0002-part-i-book-i

## Who they are

Persian king who allowed the Jews to return from exile, fulfilling prophecy.

## Relationships

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_city_of_god_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_friendship_

Cyrus is portrayed as a divinely appointed ruler who prefigures Christ's kingship and serves God's plan.

### [Jupiter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_city_of_god_se/characters/jupiter)

_rivalry_

Cyrus, as an instrument of the true God, stands in opposition to Jupiter, representing the defeat of pagan empires.

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_city_of_god_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_friendship_

Cyrus is portrayed as a divinely appointed ruler who prefigures Christ's kingship and serves God's plan.

### [Jupiter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_city_of_god_se/characters/jupiter)

_rivalry_

Cyrus, as an instrument of the true God, stands in opposition to Jupiter, representing the defeat of pagan empires.

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_city_of_god_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_friendship_

Cyrus is portrayed as a divinely appointed ruler who prefigures Christ's kingship and serves God's plan.

### [Jupiter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_city_of_god_se/characters/jupiter)

_rivalry_

Cyrus, as an instrument of the true God, stands in opposition to Jupiter, representing the defeat of pagan empires.

## In the story

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_city_of_god_se/chapters/part-i-vii)

Persian king who conquered the Medes, cited as a possible recipient of gods who switched allegiance.

### [Chapter XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_city_of_god_se/chapters/part-ii-xxvi)

King of Persia who relaxed the captivity of the Jews and authorized the return of fifty thousand to rebuild the temple.

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