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they sent a letter to him, in which was written thus: To Darius the king, all peace.
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A Formal, Respectful Greeting
Commentators explain that the salutation, "Unto Darius the king, all peace," was a standard and respectful form of address to a monarch. John Gill notes this phrase wished the king comprehensive happiness and prosperity, demonstrating the official and proper nature of the communication from Governor Tatnai.
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19th Century
Anglican
Tatnai’s appeal to Darius.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They sent a letter to him, in which was written thus Or this was the inscription of it:
to Darius…
Presbyterian
While employed in God's work, we are under his special protection; his eye is upon us for good. This should keep us to our duty and encourage us in…
