A new era begins. Those who separated this book from the preceding chapters, known as Chronicles, believed that this page signaled the start of a new era, and thus, a new era called for a new book. The Chronicler aimed to describe an ending, focusing on Jerusalem, the Temple, and the wall. The Lord, who incited Nebuchadnezzar to punishment, now raises Cyrus to restore them. From this point forward, the Israelites will be known as the Jews; the priesthood will replace the kings; and the prophets will be succeeded by eschatology. At this stage, the new community of the future will take shape. In the edict of religious tolerance (2), the new emperor outlines his policy. The reconstruction of the temples aims to gain favor with the local population, especially to win the support of the priestly class, which is typically very influential. Repatriation (3) will overturn the policies of the Babylonian rulers. This second exodus is, from start to finish, the work of God. Not everyone will return, but only those whom God “moves” (5).