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24 hung around his neck, and he was proclaimed the third highest ruler in the kingdom. [30] That very night Belshazzar, the Babylonian king, was killed. [31] And Darius the Mede took over the kingdom at the age of sixty-two.” Darius and his soldiers entered Babylon by diverting the river that ran through the city, then walking in on the dry riverbed. This Darius is not to be confused with Darius I, mentioned in Ezra, Haggai, and Zechariah, or Darius II (the Persian), mentioned in Nehemiah. Darius the Mede is named only in the book of Daniel. Other records name no king between Belshazzar and Cyrus. Thus, Darius may have been (1) appointed by Cyrus to rule over Babylon as a province of Persia, (2) another name for Cyrus himself or for his son, Cambyses, or (3) a descendant of Xerxes I. 24
25 Daniel Chapter 6 At this time, Daniel was over 80 years old and one of Darius’s top three administrators. Daniel was working with those who did not believe in his God, but he worked more efficiently and capably than all the rest. Thus, he attracted the attention of the pagan king and earned a place of respect. One of the best ways to influence non-Christian employers is to work diligently and responsibly. How well do you represent God to your employer Darius the Mede decided to divide the kingdom into 120 provinces, and he appointed a prince to rule over each province. [2] The king also chose Daniel and two others as administrators to supervise the princes and to watch out for the king's interests. [3] Daniel soon proved himself more capable than all the other administrators and princes. Because of his great ability, the king made plans to place him over the entire empire. [4] Then the other administrators and princes began searching for some fault in the way Daniel was handling his affairs, but they could not find anything to criticize. He was faithful and honest and always responsible. Daniel made enemies at work by doing a good job. Perhaps you have had a similar experience. When you begin to excel, you will find that coworkers may look for ways to hold you back and tear you down. How should you deal with those who would cheer at your downfall and even try to hasten it Conduct your whole life above reproach. Then you will have nothing to hide, and your enemies will have a difficult time finding legitimate charges against you. Of course, this will not always save you from attacks, and, like Daniel, you will have to rely on God for protection. “So they concluded, "Our only chance of finding grounds for accusing Daniel will be in connection with the requirements of his religion." The jealous officials could not find anything about Daniel’s life to criticize, so they attacked his religion. If you face jealous critics because of your faith, be glad they’re criticizing that part of your life—perhaps they had to focus on your religion as a last resort! Respond by continuing to believe and live as you should. Then remember that God is in control, fighting this battle for you. “So the administrators and princes went to the king and said, "Long live King Darius! We administrators, prefects, princes, advisers, and other officials have unanimously agreed that Your Majesty should make a law that will be strictly enforced. Give orders that for the next thirty days anyone who prays to anyone, divine or human—except to Your Majesty—will be thrown to the lions. [8] And let Your Majesty issue and sign this law so it cannot be changed, a law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be revoked." So King Darius signed the law.” In Babylon, the king’s word was the law. In the Medo-Persian empire, however, when a law was made, even the king couldn’t change it. Darius was an effective government 25
Page 2 and 3: 2 Introduction to the Book of Danie
Page 4 and 5: 4 THEME: God is in Control God is a
Page 6 and 7: 6 young men”, he said. "Make sure
Page 8 and 9: 8 Daniel and his friends learned al
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Page 12 and 13: 12 If you ever think that you have
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Page 18 and 19: 18 degree of autonomy find this dif
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Page 22 and 23: 22 His loyalty was to God, not mone
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Page 34 and 35: 34 Alexander the Great died in his
Page 36 and 37: 36 Daniel Chapter 9 The vision in D
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Page 40 and 41: 40 Daniel Chapter 10 This is Daniel
Page 42 and 43: 42 Daniel Chapter 11 “I have been
Page 44 and 45: 44 “After this, he will turn his
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