Daniel 9:1
In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans;
Cross-reference
Daniel 5:31
Historical context
Daniel 5:31 records Darius the Mede receiving the kingdom, directly corroborating the historical context of Daniel's prayer.
Daniel 6:1
Historical context
Daniel 6:1 continues with Darius appointing satraps, showing the same king's administrative actions after his conquest.
Daniel 6:28
Historical context
Daniel 6:28 summarizes Daniel's prosperity under Darius's reign, confirming the king's identity and period.
Daniel 11:1
Historical context
Daniel 11:1 references the same first year of Darius the Mede, from the angel's perspective, strengthening the timeline.
Daniel 5:28
Prophetic fulfillment
Daniel 5:28 interprets the handwriting 'Peres' as the kingdom being given to Medes and Persians, which Darius's reign fulfills.
Jeremiah 51:28
Prophetic fulfillment
Jeremiah 51:28 calls the Medes to conquer Babylon, a prophecy fulfilled when Darius the Mede took the kingdom.