Daniel 6:1

It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom;

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Other Translations for Daniel 6:1

BSB
Now it pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom,
AKJV
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom;
CPDV
It pleased Darius, and so he appointed over the kingdom one hundred twenty governors, to be placed throughout his whole kingdom.
ERV
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty satraps, which should be throughout the whole kingdom;
NHEB
It pleased Darayavush to set over the kingdom one hundred twenty satraps, who should be throughout the whole kingdom;
SMT
It pleased before Darius and he set up over the kingdom a hundred and twenty satraps, whom to be over all the kingdom;

Commentary for Daniel 6:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Daniel 6:1
Summary
New ruler reorganizes administration into multiple provinces
Event
Kingdom reorganized
Estimated Time Period
c. 539 BC
Category
History