THEOSISTheodoret of Cyrus
He rose majestically, reaching great heights due to the abundance of his branches. The blessed Daniel reveals this multitude of branches, noting that Darius, who succeeded Belshazzar in his reign, appointed a hundred and twenty governors. The source of this growth was abundant waters. By spreading his roots far and wide and receiving generous irrigation, he sustained these branches. In a similar elaboration, God declares: