Conclusion of Another Bit of Evidence

What was this man's role?In 535 B.C.E., Cyrus the Great reorganized his dominions into provinces, one of which was called Babylon and Across-the-River.  The province was later split into two parts, one of which was simply Across- the-River. It included Coele-Syria, Phoenicia, Samaria, and Judah and was likely from Damascus. Tattenai governed this region from about 529 to 502 B.C.E.

After traveling to Jerusalem to investigate the accusation of rebellion, Tattenai reported to Darius that the Jews claimed to have received authorization from Cyrus to rebuild Jehovah's temple. Investigations in the royal archives substantiated that claim. (Ezra 5:6, 7, 11-13; 6:1- 3)  So Tattenai was ordered to not interfere, and he obeyed. - EZRA 66, 7, 13. 

To be sure. "Tattenai the governor of the region  Beyond the River" merits only a footnote in history.  Note, though, that the Scriptures mention him and apply to him exactly the right title. That fact gives us yet another bit of evidence that archaeology repeatedly supports the Bible's historical accuracy. 

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