THe first year] After Daniel had been taken out of the Lions den, and caused Gods truth to be advanced generally, he prayeth for Jerusalem.
of Darius] Chap. 11. 1.
which] Or, in which he, &c.
the realm of the Chaldeans] For Cyrus, led with ambition, went about warres in other Countreys, and therefore Darius had the title of the Kingdom, though Cyrus was King in effect.