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A Kingdom Given, Not Seized
Commentators explain that while Cyrus the Persian was the military conqueror of Babylon, he gave the kingdom to his uncle, "Darius the Mede" (identified by many as Cyaxares II). This was an act of honor, as Darius was the senior ruler. Daniel's account focuses on the official transfer of power to the recognized king, even though Cyrus was the driving force behind the victory.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 5:31
18th Century
Theologian
And Darius the Median took the kingdom - The city and kingdom were actually taken by Cyrus, though acting in the name and by the authority o…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 5:31
19th Century
Bishop
EXCURSUS D: DARIUS THE MEDE (Daniel 5:31).
It appears from the account given by Daniel that Darius the Mede was…
John Calvin
On Daniel 5:30–31
16th Century
Theologian
Here Daniel briefly relates how his prophecy was fulfilled that very night. As we have previously explained, a customary feast day occurred which t…
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John Gill
On Daniel 5:31
17th Century
Pastor
And Darius the Median took the kingdom This was Cyaxares the son of Astyages, and uncle of Cyrus; he is called the Median…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 5:18–31
17th Century
Minister
Daniel reads Belshazzar's doom. He had not taken warning by the judgments upon Nebuchadnezzar. And he had insulted God. Sinners are pleased with go…