Daniel 9:1
Daniel · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans;”Daniel 9:1
What Does Daniel 9:1 Mean?
Daniel 9:1 is found in the book of Daniel, chapter 9, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to Daniel 9:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Esther 1:1“Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:)”Daniel 5:31“And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old.”Daniel 11:1“Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him.”Ezra 4:6“And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, wrote they unto him an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.”Daniel 5:28“PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.”Jeremiah 51:28“Prepare against her the nations with the kings of the Medes, the captains thereof, and all the rulers thereof, and all the land of his dominion.”Daniel 1:21“And Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus.”Daniel 6:28“So this Daniel prospered in the reign of Darius, and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.”
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