They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius the king, all peace.
They sent him a letter that was written like this: 'To King Darius, may you have complete peace.'
The writer is describing how Persian officials wrote a formal letter to their king, beginning with a respectful greeting wishing him peace.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the Persian Empire, under King Darius, the Jewish people were attempting to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem after their exile in Babylon, facing opposition from local authorities. This verse is part of a letter sent by provincial officials to the king, seeking clarification on the Jews' authorization to continue the work, as decreed earlier by Cyrus. The greeting "Unto Darius the king, all peace" reflects the formal and respectful diplomatic language used in ancient Near Eastern correspondence.
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