So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.
Parallel translations
- WEB So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.
- KJV So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.
- NKJV So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.
- NASB So this Daniel enjoyed success in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.
- NLT So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.
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Quick answer
Daniel prospers through the reigns of Darius and Cyrus the Persian. God sustains His faithful servant across changing kingdoms.
Overview
The chapter closes with Daniel continuing in influence under successive rulers. His prosperity testifies to God's faithful care over those who honor Him. Through every shift of empire, the Lord preserves and blesses His servant, demonstrating that His purposes stand firm above the rise and fall of nations.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Dan 1:21And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus.
- 2 Chr 36:22In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows:
- Isa 44:28who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’”
- Dan 10:1In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a message was revealed to Daniel, who was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, and it concerned a great conflict. And the understanding of the message was given to him in a vision.
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