Daniel 5:30

Daniel 5:31 web — Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old.

World English Bible

"Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old."

— Daniel 5:31, World English Bible

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Daniel 5:31 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old. ”
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ASV
“And Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old. ”
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NET
“(6:1) So Darius the Mede took control of the kingdom when he was about sixty-two years old.”
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DRB
“And Darius, the Mede, succeeded to the kingdom, being threescore and two years old. ”
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BBE
“And Darius the Mede took the kingdom, being then about sixty-two years old.”
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KJVA
“And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old. ”
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Daniel 5 — Context

PERES; your kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.

Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with purple, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made proclamation concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.

In that night Belshazzar the Chaldean King was slain.

Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old.

Daniel 5:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 5:31 say?

Daniel 5:31 in the World English Bible reads: “Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old.”

Where is Daniel 5:31 in the Bible?

Daniel 5:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 5, verse 31.

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 5:31.

What translation should I read Daniel 5:31 in?

Daniel 5:31 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 5:31?

Daniel 5:31 reads (WEB): “Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old.” 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.

Daniel 5:31 web — Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about sixty-two years old.

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Daniel 5:31 in Other Translations

Daniel 5 — Context

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