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Babylon

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Darius the Mede

Darius the Mede receives the kingdom at age 62.

DAN.5.31

And Darius the Median took the kingdom, {being} about threescore and two years old. {being...: Chaldee, he as the son of, etc} {about: or, now}

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Daniel in the lions' denDAN 6:16

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Updated on August 16, 2026

Darius the Mede

Darius the Mede received the kingdom after Babylon fell. He favored Daniel and planned to set him over the whole kingdom. When tricked into throwing Daniel into the lions' den, he was deeply distressed. After God rescued Daniel, Darius decreed that all must reverence Daniel's God.

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Journey Timeline

Takes Babylon539 BC
Babylon
Darius the Mede receives the kingdom at age 62.
DAN 5:31
Organizes Kingdom539 BC
Babylon
Darius appoints 120 satraps and three administrators, including Daniel.
DAN 6:1-3
Trickedc. 538 BC
Babylon
Administrators trick Darius into signing a decree against prayer.
DAN 6:6-9
Daniel in Lions' Denc. 538 BC
Babylon
Darius reluctantly throws Daniel to the lions but hopes for his deliverance.
DAN 6:14-18
God Vindicatedc. 538 BC
Babylon
Daniel survives; Darius praises Daniel's God and punishes the conspirators.
DAN 6:19-28