Quotes about Persian Empire

So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.

The two-horned ram that you saw represents the kings of Media and Persia.

Daniel's prayers so disturbed Satan and threatened his kingdom that he used the jealousy of evil men to bring about a change in the laws of the entire Persian Empire that would make Daniel's prayers illegal. On the other hand, praying for Jerusalem meant so much to Daniel that he preferred to be cast into the lions' den rather than give up his praying for the peace of Jerusalem.