# Darius

## Facts:

Darius was the name of several kings of Persia. It is possible that “Darius” was a title rather than a name.

* “Darius the Mede” was the king who was tricked into having the prophet Daniel thrown into a lion’s den as punishment for worshiping God.
* “Darius the Persian” helped facilitate the reconstruction of the temple in Jerusalem during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [Persia](../names/persia.md), [Babylon](../names/babylon.md), [Daniel](../names/daniel.md), [Ezra](../names/ezra.md), [Nehemiah](../names/nehemiah.md))

## Bible References:

* [Ezra 4:4-6](rc://en/tn/help/ezr/04/04)
* [Haggai 1:1](rc://en/tn/help/hag/01/01)
* [Nehemiah 12:22](rc://en/tn/help/neh/12/22)
* [Zechariah 1:1](rc://en/tn/help/zec/01/01)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H1867, H1868
