Daniel 6:1 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom 120 satraps, to be throughout the whole kingdom;
Darius – Ruled 538-536 BC. He took over when God judged Belshazzar (Daniel 5) and split his kingdom between the Medes and Persians. Darius was appointed king of Babylon and here we join the story with him setting up the hierarchy of Babylon.
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