Darius decided to appoint 120 satraps over the kingdom, stationed throughout the realm,

These events took place during the days of Ahasuerus, who ruled 127 provinces from India to Cush.

and Darius the Mede received the kingdom at the age of 62.

But you should select from all the people able men, God-fearing, trustworthy, and hating bribes. Place them over the people as commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.

or to governors as those sent out by him to punish those who do what is evil and to praise those who do what is good.

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It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom;

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But you should select from all the people able men, God-fearing, trustworthy, and hating bribes. Place them over the people as commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens.
These events took place during the days of Ahasuerus, who ruled 127 provinces from India to Cush.

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