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Daniel 1

Daniel 1:21

Daniel’s Wisdom · Daniel 1:17–21
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Translations

Modern
And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus.
Traditional
And Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus.
Literal
And Daniel was there until the first year of Cyrus the king.
Latin
Fuit autem Daniel usque ad annum primum Cyri regis.

Original

Hebrew
English
And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus.

Notes

Daniel 1:21

the first year of King Cyrus: Cyrus the Great ruled over:

  • Persia from 559 to 530 BC,

  • Media from 549 BC, and

  • Babylon from 539 BC.

He created the Persian Empire, which lasted from 539 to 331 BC (see study notes on Daniel 5:30, 31; compare Isaiah 45:1–2).

Daniel 1:15–21

During their training, Daniel and his friends followed a challenging curriculum in a threatening pagan culture. They stayed faithful to the Lord. As they learned language, literature, and science, they aimed for excellence and honored God. In return, God enhanced their skills and knowledge with many gifts.

Daniel 1:1–21

God kept his promise by sending his rebellious people into exile (see Jeremiah 25:11–12; 29:10). He also showed grace to a small group (a remnant) in exile, protecting and helping Daniel and three other young Hebrew captives. These young men received the best training available in the Babylonian king’s court. This prepared them to be God’s witnesses in Babylon. They made the God of Israel known even while in exile.

Theme notes and profiles

Babylon Daniel Nebuchadnezzar II Remaining in Christ

Events

People

Cyrus: Persian Emperor who decreed the rebuilding of the Temple Daniel: Prophet in Babylon, known for wisdom and visions

Glossary

Belteshazzar Book of Daniel Daniel (Person) Daniel, Additions to

Topics

Civil Service: Appointment In, on Account of Merit Civil Service: School For School: State