Tidings of this decree reached the farthermost provinces of the king's realm, and everywhere among the children of the dispersion there was great rejoicing. Many, like Daniel, 559 had been studying the prophecies, and had been seeking God for His promised intervention in behalf of Zion. And now their prayers were being answered; and with heartfelt joy they could unite in singing: "When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, We were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them. The Lord hath done great things for us; Whereof we are glad." Psalm 126:1-3.

Denne kundgørelse nåede ud i de fjerneste provinser af kongens rige og vakte overalt stor glæde blandt de adspredte judæere. Mange havde læst profetierne ligesom Daniel og søgt Gud i bøn for at få ham til at gribe ind for Zions skyld, som han havde lovet. Nu blev deres bønner besvaret, og de kunne af hele deres hjerte synge: