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Daniel 11:1 KJV
Daniel · chapter 11 · verse 1
Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him.Daniel 11:1 · King James Version
Daniel 11:1 in context
1Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him.
2And now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia.
3And a mighty king shall stand up, that shall rule with great dominion, and do according to his will.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- confirmchâzaqto fasten uponH2388 →
- DariusDârᵉyâvêshDarejavesh, a title of several Persian kingsH1867 →
- firstʼechâdproperly, unitedH259 →
- stoodʻômeda spotH5977 →
- yearshâneha yearH8141 →
- MedeMâdaya Madian or native of MadaiH4075 →
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Here, 1. The angel Gabriel lets Daniel know the good service he has done to the Jewish nation (Dan 11:1): "In the first year of Darius the Mede, who destroyed Babylon and released the Jews out of that house of bondage, I stood a strength and fortress to him, that is, I was instrumental to protect him, and give him…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-4