I have raised him up in righteousnesse] Cyrus; to shew the faithfulnesse of my promise, in the deliverance of my people, Chap. 41. 2. and 42. 6. vers. 23. direct] Or, make streight. Or, level all his wayes. Give him free passage and successe in all his undertakings, and facilitate for him all his designs, vers. 2. he shall build my city] Give order for the building of Jerusalem, 2 Chronicles 36:22-23. Ezr. 1 1,—3. Chap. 44. 28. as Acts 7:47. my captives] Heb. my captivity as Chap. 20. 4. My people remaining in captivitie under the Chaldeans. not for price, nor reward] Freely; without ransome, or any hard conditions.