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Daniel 11:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And me? In Darius the Mede's first year as king, I was right there backing him up and making sure he stayed strong.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes God puts us exactly where we need to be to support the right people at the right time.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Daniel, this verse is part of an angelic revelation to the prophet during the Persian Empire's early days, specifically in the first year of Darius the Mede, who was a ruler that followed the fall of Babylon. The angel is referring to his role in supporting Darius, likely to ensure stability and protection for the Jewish people in exile, as part of God's broader plan in history. This fits into the larger narrative of Daniel's visions, which reveal God's sovereignty over kings and empires.

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