Daniel 6:1 Cross References - BSB

¹ Now it pleased Darius to appoint 120 satraps to rule throughout the kingdom,

²¹ Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. ²² Have these men judge the people at all times. Then they can bring you any major issue, but all minor cases they can judge on their own, so that your load may be lightened as they share it with you.

¹ This is what happened in the days of Xerxes, who reigned over 127 provinces from India to Cush.

³¹ and Darius the Mede received the kingdom at the age of sixty-two.

¹⁴ or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.