# Connecting Statement:

The events in this chapter take place after the Persians conquered the Babylonians and Darius the Mede began to rule in Babylon.

# It seemed good to Darius

"It was pleasing to Darius" or "Darius was pleased"

# 120 provincial governors

"one hundred and twenty provincial governors" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-numbers]])