Verse 1
1. I—the angel ( :-).
first year of Darius—Cyaxares II; the year of the conquest of Babylon ( :-). Cyrus, who wielded the real power, though in name subordinate to Darius, in that year promulgated the edict for the restoration of the Jews, which Daniel was at the time praying for (Daniel 9:1; Daniel 9:2; Daniel 9:21; Daniel 9:23).
stood—implying promptness in helping (Psalms 94:16).
strengthen him—namely, Michael; even as Michael (Psalms 94:16- :, "strengtheneth himself with me") helped the angel, both joining their powers in behalf of Israel [ROSENMULLER]. Or, Darius, the angel "confirming him" in his purpose of kindness to Israel.
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