Bible Person

Darius

Meaning: he that informs himself · Male · 16 cross references

This Darius entry refers to the Persian ruler under whom temple rebuilding is confirmed and completed after exile. He belongs to the restoration period rather than the later narrative world of Daniel's lions' den traditions. First appears in Ezra 4:5.1

AI summary: Darius matters because the cross references place him at a critical administrative stage in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's temple. Under his reign earlier opposition is reviewed, Cyrus's decree is confirmed, and the work is carried through to completion while Haggai and Zechariah are prophesying. He is therefore important not for personal spiritual drama but for the political setting that allows restoration to advance. Taken together, the material presents this Darius as an imperial ruler whose reign becomes a key window for post-exilic obedience and rebuilding.1

Central Figure

Darius

Meaning: he that informs himself