Darion
Pronounced DARE-ee-on
- Meaning
- "Gift; Kingly; Upholder of good"
- Origin
- Greek/Persian
Darion connects to Darius — the Persian king who decreed the temple's rebuilding and supported Israel's return. God moved a pagan king's heart to restore His people and rebuild His house. Darion speaks of divine sovereignty over earthly rulers.
Spiritual meaning
Darion celebrates God's sovereignty over rulers — He turns kings' hearts like water channels to accomplish His purposes.
Related verses (KJV)
"Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls."
Ezra 6:1 (KJV) →"The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will."
Proverbs 21:1 (KJV) →