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A Persian king name — most notably the one who reluctantly threw Daniel in the lion's den
Historically Verified
His story is literally carved into a cliff. The Behistun Inscription, a massive rock carving in three languages recording how he came to power, was discovered in Iran starting in 1835.
open_in_newMultiple kings bore this name. Darius the Mede took over Babylon and was manipulated into throwing Daniel into the lion's den (Daniel 6). He spent the whole night fasting and was overjoyed when Daniel survived. Darius I of Persia later authorized the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem (Ezra 6). Both ended up being instruments of God's plan.