Category:Cambyses II (subject)
Cambyses II was King of Persia, from 530 to his death in 522 BCE.
Overview
Cambyses II was the son of Cyrus the Great. In official documents, his name is associated with that of his father in leading religious ceremonies since 539 BCE.
Cambyses II became emperor when Cyrus died in battle in 530 BCE. He added Egypt to the territories of the Empire in 525 BCE.
It is unclear whether Cambyses' death in 522 BCE was accident, suicide or murder. After the brief reign of Bardiya, Darius I emerged as the new King of Persia.
Cambyses II and the Jews
As King of Persia, Cambyses II was the ruler of Judea. Under his tenure, no significant progress was made in the reconstruction project of the Jerusalem Temple, initiated by Sheshbazzar under Cyrus. Josephus attributes to the opposition of the nearby nations and to the decision of the king a nine-year stop to the work of reconstruction of the city of Jerusalem and the Temple.
In Depth
- Cambyses II (sources) -- survey of ancient sources
- Cambyses II (arts) -- survey of fictional works
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