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Daniel 6:1 nasb — It seemed good to Darius to appoint satraps over the kingdom, that they would be in charge of the whole kingdom,

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"It seemed good to Darius to appoint satraps over the kingdom, that they would be in charge of the whole kingdom,"

— Daniel 6:1, NASB

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Daniel 6 — Context

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It seemed good to Darius to appoint satraps over the kingdom, that they would be in charge of the whole kingdom,

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and over them three commissioners (of whom Daniel was one), that these satraps might be accountable to them, and that the king might not suffer loss.

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Then this Daniel began distinguishing himself among the commissioners and satraps because he possessed an extraordinary spirit, and the king planned to appoint him over the entire kingdom.

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Then the commissioners and satraps began trying to find a ground of accusation against Daniel in regard to government affairs; but they could find no ground of accusation or evidence of corruption, inasmuch as he was faithful, and no negligence or corruption was to be found in him.

Daniel 6:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 6:1 say?
Daniel 6:1 in the NASB reads: “It seemed good to Darius to appoint satraps over the kingdom, that they would be in charge of the whole kingdom,”
Where is Daniel 6:1 in the Bible?
Daniel 6:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 6, 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 6:1.
What translation should I read Daniel 6:1 in?
Daniel 6:1 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 6:1?
Daniel 6:1 reads (NASB): “It seemed good to Darius to appoint satraps over the kingdom, that they would be in charge of the whole kingdom,” 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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