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    Darius

    Pronounced DAH-ree-us

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    ✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Darius appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
    Meaning
    "He who holds firm; Possessor of good"
    Origin
    Persian

    Darius held the throne, but the living God held Daniel. 'Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions... Then was the king exceeding glad for him.' Darius testifies that God's kingdom endures.

    Spiritual meaning

    Darius bows to the living God — earthly throne yielding to eternal kingdom, the king whose decree honors the God of Daniel.

    Related verses (KJV)

    • "I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed."

      Daniel 6:26 (KJV) →

    • "Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him."

      Daniel 6:23 (KJV) →
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