and Darius the Mede received the kingdom at the age of sixty-two.
Parallel translations
- WEB Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old.
- KJV And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old.
- NKJV And Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old.
- NASB So Darius the Mede received the kingdom at about the age of sixty-two.
- NLT And Darius the Mede took over the kingdom at the age of sixty-two.
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Quick answer
Darius the Mede receives the kingdom at about sixty-two years old. The transfer of power confirms the fulfillment of Daniel's interpretation.
Overview
The chapter closes with the kingdom passing to Darius the Mede, just as PERES foretold. The precise notice of his age lends the account historical concreteness, though the identity of Darius is discussed among faithful interpreters. Whatever his exact identification, the verse confirms that God's pronounced transfer of dominion has come to pass.
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