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26 I command everyone
    in my kingdom
to worship and honor
    the God of Daniel.
He is the living God,
    the one who lives forever.
His power and his kingdom
    will never end.
27 He rescues people
and sets them free
    by working great miracles.
Daniel's God has rescued him
    from the power of the lions.”

28 All went well for Daniel while Darius was king, and even when Cyrus the Persian ruled.[a]

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  1. 6.28 Cyrus the Persian ruled: 539–530 b.c.

26 “I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence(A) the God of Daniel.(B)

“For he is the living God(C)
    and he endures forever;(D)
his kingdom will not be destroyed,
    his dominion will never end.(E)
27 He rescues and he saves;(F)
    he performs signs and wonders(G)
    in the heavens and on the earth.
He has rescued Daniel
    from the power of the lions.”(H)

28 So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus[a](I) the Persian.(J)

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  1. Daniel 6:28 Or Darius, that is, the reign of Cyrus