31 [a]and Darius the Mede(A) received the kingdom at the age of 62.

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  1. Daniel 5:31 Dn 6:1 in Hb

31 and Darius(A) the Mede(B) took over the kingdom, at the age of sixty-two.[a]

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  1. Daniel 5:31 In Aramaic texts this verse (5:31) is numbered 6:1.

The Plot against Daniel

Darius decided[a] to appoint 120 satraps over the kingdom, stationed throughout the realm,

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  1. Daniel 6:1 Lit It was pleasing before Darius

Daniel in the Den of Lions

[a]It pleased Darius(A) to appoint 120 satraps(B) to rule throughout the kingdom,

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  1. Daniel 6:1 In Aramaic texts 6:1-28 is numbered 6:2-29.

11 In the first year of Darius the Mede,(A) I stood up to strengthen and protect him.

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11 And in the first year of Darius(A) the Mede, I took my stand to support and protect him.)

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