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Daniel 1:21 Cross-References
Explore 2 cross-references for Daniel 1:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 1 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus.”
Daniel 1:21 (KJV)
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And Daniel continued until the FIRST YEAR of Cyrus the king. (DAN 1:21)
Commentary on Daniel 1:21
This verse summarizes Daniel's extraordinary longevity in public service—"continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus" spans from 605 BC (Nebuchadnezzar's accession) to 539 BC (Cyrus's conquest of Babylon), over 66 years. The Hebrew hayah (הָיָה, "continued") implies not merely surviving but actively serving throughout multiple regime changes. Daniel outlasted the Babylonian Empire itself, serving under Nebuchadnezzar, Evil-Merodach, Belshazzar, Darius the Mede, and Cyrus the Persian.This longevity demonstrates God's faithfulness to preserve His servants for their entire mission. Daniel b...
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Cross-References for Daniel 1:21
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“and in the reign of Cyrus the Persian.”
“whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true”