ESV Reformation Study Bible – Isa 45:3
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Isa 45:3

45:3 darkness . . . secret places. Precious metals came from deep mines (Job 28:1–6). Cyrus plundered the fabulous wealth of Lydia in 546 b.c.

call you by your name. The Lord has raised up Cyrus and knows him (compare 43:1 note).