"The God of Israel, who call you by name. . . . It was I who roused him for victory and who levels all roads for him." This passage from the Hebrew Bible (and included in the Individuals in Society box) suggests that Yahweh was responsible for the success of which of the following rulers?

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The passage refers to the God of Israel, suggesting that the ruler in question was likely Jewish or ruled over the Kingdom of Israel. Cyrus was the Persian king who conquered Babylon and allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their temple, which suggests that Yahweh's assistance was responsible for his victory. None of the other rulers mentioned have a clear connection to the God of Israel or the Jewish people.

"The God of Israel, Who Call You by Name