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Daniel 11:1 nasb — "In the first year of Darius the Mede, I arose to be an encouragement and a protection for him.

NASB

""In the first year of Darius the Mede, I arose to be an encouragement and a protection for him."

— Daniel 11:1, NASB

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Daniel 11 — Context

1

"In the first year of Darius the Mede, I arose to be an encouragement and a protection for him.

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"And now I will tell you the truth. Behold, three more kings are going to arise in Persia. Then a fourth will gain far more riches than all of them; as soon as he becomes strong through his riches, he will arouse the whole empire against the realm of Greece.

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"And a mighty king will arise, and he will rule with great authority and do as he pleases.

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"But as soon as he has arisen, his kingdom will be broken up and parceled out toward the four points of the compass, though not to his own descendants, nor according to his authority which he wielded, for his sovereignty will be uprooted and given to others besides them.

Daniel 11:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 11:1 say?
Daniel 11:1 in the NASB reads: “"In the first year of Darius the Mede, I arose to be an encouragement and a protection for him.”
Where is Daniel 11:1 in the Bible?
Daniel 11:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 11, verse 1.
Who wrote Daniel?
Daniel is traditionally attributed to Daniel (traditional). Conservative scholarship dates Daniel to the 6th century BC; critical scholarship often proposes a 2nd-century-BC date for the apocalyptic portions. It was written c. 605–530 BC.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Daniel is a young exile in Babylon who, with his three friends, refuses to bow to the world's gods. The book combines courageous narratives — the fiery furnace, the lions' den — with sweeping prophetic visions of the kingdoms of earth giving way to the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.
What are the major themes of Daniel?
Daniel explores themes including Sovereignty, Faithfulness, Prophecy, Kingdoms, Son of Man. These themes shape the meaning and context of Daniel 11:1.
What translation should I read Daniel 11:1 in?
Daniel 11:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Daniel 11:1?
Daniel 11:1 reads (NASB): “"In the first year of Darius the Mede, I arose to be an encouragement and a protection for him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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