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Daniel 9:1

King James Version (KJV)

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Daniel 9:1

Verse 1 of 27

Scripture focus

In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans;

Daniel 9:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Daniel 9:1

Theological / Devotional

The first year of Darius. For the identity and date of Darius the Mede see Additional Note on ch. 6. It is seldom that the prime minister of a conquered kingdom is appointed as a high official by the conqueror, but such was the case with Daniel. Because of his abilities and integrity, the Persians did not execute him but established him in high office.

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