Darius was led to believe that such an edict would be favored by all ranking government officials, and the proposal seemed to be an expression of their loyalty to the king. — Daniel 6: 1 - 3, 6 - 8.
Sazvērnieki centās pārliecināt Dāriju, ka rīkojumu atbalstīs visi valstsvīri, un pats rīkojums šķita apliecinām viņu uzticību valdniekam. ( Daniēla 6: 1 — 3, 6 — 8.)