# 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](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))



## Bible References: ##

* [Ezra 04:4-6](en/tn/ezr/help/04/04)
* [Haggai 01:1-2](en/tn/hag/help/01/01)
* [Nehemiah 12:22-23](en/tn/neh/help/12/22)
* [Zechariah 01:1-3](en/tn/zec/help/01/01)