NSB(i)
1 It pleased Darius to appoint a hundred and twenty governors over the kingdom. They were to be located throughout the whole kingdom.
2 Three commissioners were placed over them. Daniel was one of the commissioners. These governors were to give account to them so that the king would not suffer loss.
3 Daniel was distinguished above the other commissioners and the governors because an excellent spirit (mind) was in him. Therefore the king thought to set him over the whole realm.