In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans;
What does Daniel 9:1 mean?
Daniel learned from the books of the prophets, especially from Jeremiah, that the desolation of Jerusalem would continue seventy years, which were drawing to a close.
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Keep this verse inside Daniel 9:1-2 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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Glossary
- Ahasuerus Person
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There are three kings designated by this name in Scripture. (1. ) The father of Darius the Mede, mentioned in Dan. 9:1 . This was probably the Cyaxares I.
- Chaldea Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell el Muqayyar.
- Darius Person
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The holder or supporter, the name of several Persian kings. (1. ) Darius the Mede ( Dan. 11:1 ), “the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes” (9:1).