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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/daniel/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So King Darius put the decree in writing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/daniel/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So King Darius signed the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore King Darius signed the document and injunction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore King Darius signed the written decree.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore King Darius signed the written decree.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Thereupon, King Darius signed the document, that is, the injunction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore King Darius signed the document, that is, the injunction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore King Darius signed the document, that is, the injunction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore King Darius signed the written <i>document</i>, that is, the injunction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So King Darius signed the document, that is, the injunction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So King Darius signed the written edict.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So King Darius signed the document. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the interdict.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So King Darius made the law and had it written down. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the interdict.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Darius signed the written decree.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And so King Darius signed the order. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So King Darius signed the edict contained in the written document.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore King Darius signed the written decree.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So King Darius issued the written interdict. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore king Darayavush signed the writing and the decree.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore King Darius signed the writing and the decree. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore King Darius has signed the writing and interdict.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Therefore king Darius hath signed the writing and interdict.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For this cause, king Darius signed the writing and the interdict.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So king Darius set forth the decree, and established it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so king Darius set forth the decree and established it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So King Darius signed the prohibition into law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore King Darius signed the document and interdict.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then King Darius signed the writing and issued the decree.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Then King Darius signed the writing and commanded the commandment<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the interdict.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Then king Darius commanded the decree to be written.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/6-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=2197" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/daniel/6.htm">The Plot Against Daniel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>Therefore, O king, establish the decree and sign the document so that it cannot be changed—in accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.” <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3606.htm" title="3606: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. (Aramaic) corresponding to kol.">Therefore</a> <a href="/hebrew/6903.htm" title="6903: qo·ḇêl (Prep) -- (Aramaic) or qobel (Aramaic); (corresponding to qabal; in front of; usually on account of, so as, since, hence."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1836.htm" title="1836: də·nāh (Pro-ms) -- This. (Aramaic) an orthographical variation of dek; this."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4430.htm" title="4430: mal·kā (N-msd) -- King. (Aramaic) corresponding to melek; a king.">King</a> <a href="/hebrew/1868.htm" title="1868: dā·rə·yā·weš (N-proper-ms) -- Two Pers. kings. (Aramaic) corresponding to Dar'yavesh.">Darius</a> <a href="/hebrew/7560.htm" title="7560: rə·šam (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To inscribe, sign. (Aramaic) corresponding to rasham.">signed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3792.htm" title="3792: kə·ṯā·ḇā (N-msd) -- A writing. (Aramaic) corresponding to kathab.">the written</a> <a href="/hebrew/633.htm" title="633: we·’ĕ·sā·rā (Conj-w:: N-msd) -- An interdict. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'ecar in a legal sense; an interdict.">decree.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/3-12.htm">Esther 3:12-14</a></span><br />On the thirteenth day of the first month, the royal scribes were summoned and the order was written exactly as Haman commanded the royal satraps, the governors of each province, and the officials of each people, in the script of each province and the language of every people. It was written in the name of King Xerxes and sealed with the royal signet ring. / And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. / A copy of the text of the edict was to be issued in every province and published to all the people, so that they would be ready on that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/8-8.htm">Esther 8:8</a></span><br />Now you may write in the king’s name as you please regarding the Jews, and seal it with the royal signet ring. For a decree that is written in the name of the king and sealed with the royal signet ring cannot be revoked.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/3-10.htm">Daniel 3:10-12</a></span><br />You, O king, have issued a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the golden statue, / and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace. / But there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—who have ignored you, O king, and have refused to serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/3-29.htm">Daniel 3:29</a></span><br />Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything offensive against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego will be cut into pieces and their houses reduced to rubble. For there is no other god who can deliver in this way.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-9.htm">Daniel 2:9</a></span><br />If you do not tell me the dream, there is only one decree for you. You have conspired to speak before me false and fraudulent words, hoping the situation will change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I will know that you can give me its interpretation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-13.htm">Daniel 2:13</a></span><br />So the decree went out that the wise men were to be executed, and men went to look for Daniel and his friends to execute them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-46.htm">Daniel 2:46-49</a></span><br />At this, King Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, paid homage to Daniel, and ordered that an offering and incense be presented to him. / The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.” / Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-6.htm">Daniel 4:6-7</a></span><br />So I issued a decree that all the wise men of Babylon be brought before me to interpret the dream for me. / When the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners came in, I told them the dream, but they could not interpret it for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Daniel 5:29</a></span><br />Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-25.htm">Daniel 7:25</a></span><br />He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-18.htm">Acts 4:18-20</a></span><br />Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. / But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-28.htm">Acts 5:28-29</a></span><br />“We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.” / But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-40.htm">Acts 5:40-42</a></span><br />At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them. / The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. / Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-21.htm">Matthew 22:21</a></span><br />“Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Why king Darius signed the writing and the decree.</p><p class="hdg">signed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/62-9.htm">Psalm 62:9,10</a></b></br> Surely men of low degree <i>are</i> vanity, <i>and</i> men of high degree <i>are</i> a lie: to be laid in the balance, they <i>are</i> altogether <i>lighter</i> than vanity… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/118-9.htm">Psalm 118:9</a></b></br> <i>It is</i> better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/146-3.htm">Psalm 146:3</a></b></br> Put not your trust in princes, <i>nor</i> in the son of man, in whom <i>there is</i> no help.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/6-6.htm">Darius</a> <a href="/daniel/6-8.htm">Decree</a> <a href="/daniel/6-8.htm">Document</a> <a href="/daniel/6-8.htm">Injunction</a> <a href="/daniel/6-8.htm">Interdict</a> <a href="/daniel/6-8.htm">Order</a> <a href="/daniel/6-5.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-12.htm">Signed</a> <a href="/daniel/4-27.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/daniel/6-8.htm">Writing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/6-25.htm">Darius</a> <a href="/daniel/6-12.htm">Decree</a> <a href="/ezra/4-18.htm">Document</a> <a href="/daniel/6-13.htm">Injunction</a> <a href="/daniel/6-12.htm">Interdict</a> <a href="/daniel/6-15.htm">Order</a> <a href="/daniel/8-12.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Signed</a> <a href="/daniel/8-26.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Writing</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-1.htm">Daniel is made chief of the presidents.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">They, conspiring against him, obtain an idolatrous decree.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-10.htm">Daniel, accused of the breach thereof, is cast into the lion's den.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-18.htm">Daniel is saved;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-24.htm">his adversaries devoured;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/6-25.htm">and God magnified by a decree.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/daniel/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Therefore</b><br>This word indicates a conclusion or result of previous events. In the context of <a href="/daniel/6.htm">Daniel 6</a>, it follows the scheming of the administrators and satraps who sought to trap Daniel by manipulating the king into issuing a decree that would ultimately target Daniel's faithfulness to God. This highlights the theme of divine providence and the testing of faith.<p><b>King Darius</b><br>Darius the Mede is a figure whose historical identity has been debated. Some scholars suggest he may be a title for Cyrus the Great or a subordinate ruler under him. The Medo-Persian Empire, which Darius represents, was known for its administrative efficiency and legal system, which plays a crucial role in the narrative. The king's involvement underscores the tension between earthly authority and divine sovereignty.<p><b>signed</b><br>The act of signing signifies the formalization and irrevocability of the decree according to the laws of the Medes and Persians, which could not be altered (<a href="/daniel/6-8.htm">Daniel 6:8, 12, 15</a>). This legal binding nature is crucial to the plot, as it sets the stage for Daniel's unwavering commitment to God despite the consequences.<p><b>the written decree</b><br>The decree was a legal document that prohibited prayer to any god or man except King Darius for thirty days. This reflects the cultural and religious practices of the time, where rulers were often deified or seen as intermediaries between the gods and people. The decree's focus on prayer highlights the centrality of worship and allegiance in the narrative. It also foreshadows the New Testament theme of Christ as the sole mediator between God and humanity (<a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a></b><br>A faithful servant of God and a high-ranking official in the Medo-Persian Empire. Known for his unwavering commitment to God, even in the face of persecution.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/darius_the_mede.htm">Darius the Mede</a></b><br>The king who ruled over the Medo-Persian Empire. He was manipulated by his officials into signing a decree that would endanger Daniel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_satraps_and_administrators.htm">The Satraps and Administrators</a></b><br>These were the officials who conspired against Daniel, motivated by jealousy and a desire to eliminate him from his position of influence.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_decree.htm">The Decree</a></b><br>A law established by King Darius, influenced by his officials, which prohibited prayer to any god or man except the king for thirty days.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lion's_den.htm">The Lion's Den</a></b><br>The place of punishment for those who violated the king's decree, symbolizing the trials and persecution faced by the faithful.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_consistent_prayer.htm">The Importance of Consistent Prayer</a></b><br>Daniel's practice of praying three times a day, even in the face of danger, underscores the necessity of maintaining a consistent prayer life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/standing_firm_in_faith.htm">Standing Firm in Faith</a></b><br>Daniel's refusal to compromise his faith, even when faced with death, serves as a powerful example of steadfastness for believers today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_godly_character.htm">The Influence of Godly Character</a></b><br>Daniel's integrity and faithfulness earned him respect and influence, demonstrating how a godly character can impact those around us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_opposition.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Opposition</a></b><br>The conspiracy against Daniel highlights the reality of spiritual opposition that believers may face when living out their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Daniel's account encourages believers to trust in God's sovereignty and protection, even when circumstances seem dire.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_daniel_survive_the_lions.htm">How did Daniel survive the lions' den unharmed?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_clear_evidence_for_daniel_9_25.htm">Why is there no clear historical or archaeological evidence supporting the exact timing of the decree mentioned in Daniel 9:25?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_foreign_kings_ever_honor_israel's_god.htm">Psalm 138:4-5 speaks of all kings praising God. Is there any historical evidence that surrounding nations' rulers ever truly honored Israel's God in this way?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_historical_proof_of_ezra_6's_temple.htm">Is there any external historical evidence supporting the swift completion of the Temple described in Ezra 6:13-15?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/6-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Therefore</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3606.htm">Strong's 3606: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">King</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכָּא֙</span> <span class="translit">(mal·kā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Darius</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּֽרְיָ֔וֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(dā·rə·yā·weš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1868.htm">Strong's 1868: </a> </span><span class="str2">Darius -- two person kings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">signed</span><br /><span class="heb">רְשַׁ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(rə·šam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7560.htm">Strong's 7560: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inscribe, sign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the written</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּתָבָ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ṯā·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3792.htm">Strong's 3792: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something written, a writing, record, book</span><br /><br /><span class="word">decree.</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶאֱסָרָֽא׃</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·sā·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_633.htm">Strong's 633: </a> </span><span class="str2">An interdict</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/6-9.htm">Daniel 6:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/6-9.htm">Daniel 6:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/6-9.htm">Daniel 6:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/6-9.htm">Daniel 6:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/6-9.htm">Daniel 6:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/6-9.htm">Daniel 6:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/6-9.htm">Daniel 6:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/6-9.htm">Daniel 6:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/6-9.htm">Daniel 6:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/6-9.htm">Daniel 6:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/6-9.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 6:9 Therefore king Darius signed the writing (Dan. 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