Bible Encyclopedias
President
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
prez´i - dent ( סרך , ṣārakh ): Used only in Daniel 6:2-7 . Probably a Persian derivative from sar , "head," and the Aramaic equivalent for Hebrew shōṭēr . The meaning is self-evident and refers to the appointment of Daniel by Darius to be one of the three princes who had rule over the satraps of the empire.
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'President'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/p/president.html. 1915.