Nebuzar-adan sent to destroy Jerusalem. The priests and nobles put to death at Riblah. Preservation of Jeremiah. His choice. Treachery of Ishmael, who murders Geda- liah. The remnant left in Judah resolve on going into Egypt. The Lord's declarations concerning them. Cha-
Cyrus and Darius settle the affairs of the empire. Advance- ment of Daniel. Envy of the princes. Their conspiracy miraculously frustrated. Daniel's faith rendered benefi-