A Further Note on Daniel 6

Abstract

"Although Darius the Mede has received considerable attention in discussions on the historical aspects of Dan 6, Daniel's own part in the events described there has not received a similar amount of attention from historians. In my earlier article, "Darius the Mede: An Update,"' I endeavored to assess the current state of the studies pertaining to this individual, as well as giving the evidence for my own view that identifies him as Gubaru, the general mentioned in connection with the fall of Babylon in the Nabonidus Chronicle. It is fitting that I should follow up that earlier article with at least a brief analysis of Daniel's own role in Babylon, as envisaged in chap. 6. Further attention to this matter, in relationship to chap. 10, will be given in a future article"