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A Persian king name — most notably the one who reluctantly threw Daniel in the lion's den
Historically Verified
His story is literally carved into a cliff. The Behistun Inscription, a massive rock carving in three languages recording how he came to power, was discovered in Iran starting in 1835.
open_in_newMultiple kings bore this name. Darius the Mede took over Babylon and was manipulated into throwing Daniel into the lion's den (Daniel 6). He spent the whole night fasting and was overjoyed when Daniel survived. Darius I of Persia later authorized the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem (Ezra 6). Both ended up being instruments of God's plan.
From Persia to a Shattered Empire
Daniel 11:1-4Darius the Mede is referenced as the reigning king during whose rule the angel was already active, establishing that God's behind-the-scenes work predates even this revelation to Daniel.
The Employee They Couldn't Touch
Daniel 6:1-5Darius is organizing his new empire into a management hierarchy here, and his decision to elevate Daniel above all other officials is the act that triggers the jealousy driving the plot.
The Man Who Read the Fine Print
Daniel 9:1-3Darius is mentioned here to establish the historical moment — his first year as king marks the point when Daniel, doing the math from Jeremiah's prophecy, realizes Jerusalem's seventy-year exile is nearly over.
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