Daniel 6:25
ESV
Then King Darius wrote to all the peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: "Peace be multiplied to you.
NIV
Then King Darius wrote to all the nations and peoples of every language in all the earth: "May you prosper greatly!
NASB
Then Darius the king wrote to all the peoples, nations, and populations of all languages who were living in all the land: 'May your peace be great!
CSB
Then King Darius wrote to those of every people, nation, and language who live on the whole earth: "May your prosperity abound.
NLT
Then King Darius sent this message to the people of every race and nation and language throughout the world: 'Peace and prosperity to you!
KJV
Then king Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.
NKJV
Then King Darius wrote: To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied to you.
What does Daniel 6:25 mean?
Following Daniel's deliverance (Daniel 6:19–23) and his accusers' execution (Daniel 6:24), Darius (Daniel 5:31) wrote to all his subjects. While Daniel was in the lions' den, Darius had suffered from an extreme lack of peace (Daniel 6:14–18). Here, he wishes the opposite for his people. What follows is a glowing endorsement of Daniel's faith and an appeal to the entire world to honor Daniel's God (Daniel 6:26–27).The book of Daniel includes overt and indirect references to the events of the end times. When righteous Jews emerge triumphant over the persecution they experience in the end times tribulation, the King of kings and Lord of lords will cause peace to sweep over planet earth. Isaiah describes Jesus as "Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6) and promises that His power will never end (Isaiah 9:7). Isaiah 54:10 promises God's redeemed people that that the mountains and hills may fall flat but his steadfast love will not depart from them, nor will his covenant of peace be removed. While Darius could only wish for peace, Jesus will establish and sustain peace in His kingdom.
