Daniel 5:31

And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Daniel 5:31

BSB

and Darius the Mede received the kingdom at the age of sixty-two.

AKJV

And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about three score and two years old.

CPDV

And Darius the Mede succeeded to the kingdom, at the age of sixty-two years.

ERV

And Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old.

NHEB

Darayavush the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old.

SMT

And Darius the Median received the kingdom, as the son of two and sixty years.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Daniel 5:31

AndDariusH1868Proper Name MasculinetheMedianH4077Proper Name Masculine tookH6902VerbthekingdomH4437Noun FemininebeingaboutthreescoreH8361NounandtwoH8648Noun yearsH8140Noun Feminine oldH1247Noun Masculine

Commentary for Daniel 5:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Daniel 5:31

Summary

New ruler assumes control of conquered kingdom

Event

New ruler takes kingdom

Estimated Time Period

c. 539 BC