What positions of power did Daniel hold in the Babylonian and Medo-Persian empires?
Scripture indicates Daniel became the second man in the Babylonian empire, a high position of authority. When that empire was overrun by the Medes and Persians, Daniel survived and became the second man in the Medo-Persian empire also, thus holding a top-ranking role under both regimes.
Les explains that Daniel became the second man in the Babylonian empire, meaning he held a position of great authority next to the king. Later, when Babylon was overrun by the Medes and Persians, Daniel survived the transition and became the second man in the Medo-Persian empire. Les compares this to Joseph, who came in as a slave and ended up the second man in Egypt.