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noun • a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem • an Old Testament book telling of a rabbi's efforts in the 5th century BC to reconstitute Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem after the Babylonian Captivity | ||||||||
27% | 9 | Conquered by Cyrus the Great | ||||||
noun • an ancient kingdom in southern Mesopotamia; Babylonia conquered Israel in the 6th century BC and exiled the Jews to Babylon (where Daniel became a counselor to the king) | ||||||||
27% | 10 | Killed by Cyrus the Great during the fall of Babylon | ||||||
noun • (Old Testament) Babylonian general and son of Nebuchadnezzar II; according to the Old Testament he was warned of his doom by divine handwriting on the wall that was interpreted by Daniel (6th century BC) | ||||||||
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