He did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as did the house of Ach'av; for they were his counselors after the death of his father, to his destruction.
But the eye of their God was on the Jewish elders, and they did not make them cease, until the matter should come to Daryavesh, and then answer should be returned by letter concerning it.
But the prince of the kingdom of Paras withstood me twenty-one days; but, behold, Mikha'el, one of the chief princes, came to help me: and I remained there with the kings of Paras.