Daniel 5:31
And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old.
†‖And Darius the Median tooke the kingdome, being about threescore and two yeere old.
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- †Chaldee wordingCald. he as the Sonne of, &c.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, now.
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Daniel 5:31
The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.
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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.
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threescore
Thrice twenty; sixty.
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Periods of twelve months.
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1. Advanced in age or existing for a long time. 2. Of the stated or specified age. 3. Ancient, former, previous, or worn.
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31And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old.
31†‖And Darius the Median tooke the kingdome, being about threescore and two yeere old.
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