Daniel 6:25

¶ Then king Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.

Then {H116} king {H4430} Darius {H1868} wrote {H3790} unto all {H3606} people {H5972}, nations {H524}, and languages {H3961}, that dwell {H1753} in all {H3606} the earth {H772}; Peace {H8001} be multiplied {H7680} unto you.

King Daryavesh wrote all the peoples, nations and languages living anywhere on earth: "Shalom rav! [Abundant peace!]

Then King Darius wrote to the people of every nation and language throughout the land: “May your prosperity abound.

Then king Darius wrote unto all the peoples, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied unto you.

Daniel 6:25 records King Darius's universal decree, issued immediately after witnessing God's miraculous deliverance of Daniel from the lion's den. This proclamation serves as a powerful testament to the living God and His sovereign power.

Context of Daniel 6:25

Following the dramatic events where Daniel was cast into the lion's den for his unwavering prayer life, and subsequently found unharmed, King Darius was deeply moved. The previous verses (see Daniel 6:22 for Daniel's miraculous preservation) describe how God sent His angel to shut the lions' mouths. This profound display of divine intervention led Darius to reverse his earlier, ill-conceived decree (which can be seen in Daniel 6:7) and instead issue a new, far-reaching proclamation. This parallels earlier instances in the book where pagan kings, like Nebuchadnezzar, acknowledged the God of Israel after witnessing His power (e.g., Daniel 3:28-29 and Daniel 4:1-3).

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Vindication and Sovereignty: The verse highlights God's ability to protect His faithful servants and turn even hostile decrees into opportunities for His glory. Darius's edict underscores that God is supreme over earthly kings and kingdoms.
  • Universal Proclamation: Darius addresses "all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth." This signifies the far-reaching impact of Daniel's testimony and the universal scope of God's authority. It implies that the God of Daniel is not just a local deity but the God of all creation.
  • The Blessing of Peace: The wish "Peace be multiplied unto you" is more than a simple greeting. The Hebrew concept of shalom (שָׁלוֹם), often translated as peace, encompasses wholeness, completeness, prosperity, well-being, and harmony. Darius desires not just an absence of conflict, but an abundant, overflowing sense of divine blessing (the word for "multiplied" here, rabba, means great or abundant).

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "Peace be multiplied unto you" uses the Aramaic word for peace, shalom (שָׁלוֹם), which carries a rich theological meaning beyond mere tranquility. It signifies holistic well-being, prosperity, and a state of harmony. The term "multiplied" (Aramaic: רַבָּא, rabba) emphasizes an abundant and comprehensive bestowal of this peace, reflecting Darius's awe at the God who could deliver Daniel so completely.

Practical Application

Daniel 6:25 reminds us that faithfulness in the face of adversity can lead to a powerful witness for God. When believers stand firm in their convictions, God can use their testimony to impact even the highest authorities and influence entire nations. It also teaches that true peace and well-being ultimately come from acknowledging and honoring the one true God, echoing the sentiment found in other biblical passages about God's provision of peace, such as John 14:27.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Daniel 4:1

    ¶ Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.

  • Ezra 1:1

    ¶ Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and [put it] also in writing, saying,

  • Ezra 1:2

    Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which [is] in Judah.

  • Esther 3:12

    Then were the king's scribes called on the thirteenth day of the first month, and there was written according to all that Haman had commanded unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors that [were] over every province, and to the rulers of every people of every province according to the writing thereof, and [to] every people after their language; in the name of king Ahasuerus was it written, and sealed with the king's ring.

  • 1 Peter 1:2

    Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

  • Esther 8:9

    Then were the king's scribes called at that time in the third month, that [is], the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth [day] thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which [are] from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.

  • Ezra 4:17

    ¶ [Then] sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and [to] Shimshai the scribe, and [to] the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and [unto] the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.

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