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Darius(2)
Darius in the Bible — son of Ahaseurus, a Mede (DAN 9:1). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “he that informs himself”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Dariusproper name
- Hebrew
- דָּרְיָוֶשׁ
- Transliteration
- darəyaoes
- Meaning
- he who upholds the good
- Greek
- Δαρείου
- Reference
- DAN 9:1
- Strong's
- H1867
Family & Relationships (1)
descendant
Ahasuerus(DAN 9:1)
Notes
likely Darius I, son of Xerxes
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Darius in the Bible?
Darius is described in the Bible as son of Ahaseurus, a Mede (DAN 9:1).
What does the name Darius mean?
The name Darius means “he that informs himself” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.