The chapter is formed of three independent narratives , which place the culture-hero Daniel at the court of Cyrus , king of the Persians : `` When King Astyages was laid to rest with his ancestors , Cyrus the Persian succeeded to his kingdom . '' The chapter is formed of three independent narratives , which place Daniel at the court of Cyrus , king of the Persians : `` When King Astyages was laid to rest with his ancestors , Cyrus the Persian succeeded to his kingdom . ''