Isaiah 45:14-18, 20-22, Ezra 1:2. The Lord prophesied 200 years ago how He was going to protect his children the Israelis. He used Cyrus a nation that did not follow God but yet He used to be glorified and for His children the Israelites to see that He never leave them alone and without protection. He used a nation that was not believers in Him but then they realized He was with them because He destroyed many people and kingdoms were give into their own hands.