Daniel 9:1 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

In the first year of Darius son of Ahasuerus, by birth a Mede, who became king over the realm of the Chaldeans,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

IN THE first year of Darius son of Ahasuerus, of the offspring of the Medes, who was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans–

American Standard Version (1901)

In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, who was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans,

Common English Bible

In the first year of Darius’ rule—Darius, who was Ahasuerus’ son, a Median by birth and who ruled the Chaldean kingdom—

Catholic Public Domain Version

In the first year of Darius, the son of Ahasuerus, of the offspring of the Medes, who ruled over the kingdom of the Chaldeans,

English Standard Version 2016

In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, by descent a Mede, who was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans—

Daniel 9:1 Cross References

Ezra 4:6

In the reign of Ahasuerus, in his accession year, they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem.

Esther 1:1

This happened in the days of Ahasuerus, the same Ahasuerus who ruled over one hundred twenty-seven provinces from India to Cush.

Daniel 1:21

And Daniel continued there until the first year of King Cyrus.

Daniel 1:4

young men without physical defect and handsome, versed in every branch of wisdom, endowed with knowledge and insight, and competent to serve in the king’s palace; they were to be taught the literature and language of the Chaldeans.

Daniel 11:1

“As for me, in the first year of Darius the Mede, I stood up to support and strengthen him.

Daniel 5:31

And Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old.

Daniel 6:1

It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred twenty satraps, stationed throughout the whole kingdom,

Daniel 6:28

So this Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.