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Daniel 1

Daniel 1:11

Daniel’s Faithfulness · Daniel 1:8–16
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Translations

Modern
Then Daniel said to the steward whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
Traditional
Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
Literal
And Daniel said to the guardian, whom the chief of the eunuchs had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
Latin
Et dixit Daniel ad Malasar, quem constituerat princeps eunuchorum super Danielem, Ananiam, Misaëlem, et Azariam:

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Daniel said to the steward whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,

Notes

Daniel 1:11–13

Daniel found a wise plan that would protect both his faith and Ashpenaz's safety.

Daniel 1:8–14

Daniel decided not to eat the king's food or drink his wine. He wanted to keep his religious and moral independence. He allowed God to show kindness and care to his faithful servants. This strong trust in God by Daniel and his friends is an important theme in the book (see also Daniel 2:16–23; 3:16–18; 6:16).

Daniel 1:1–21

God kept his promise by sending his rebellious people into exile (see Jeremiah 25:11–12; 29:10). He also showed grace to a small group (a remnant) in exile, protecting and helping Daniel and three other young Hebrew captives. These young men received the best training available in the Babylonian king’s court. This prepared them to be God’s witnesses in Babylon. They made the God of Israel known even while in exile.

Theme notes and profiles

Babylon Daniel Nebuchadnezzar II

Events

People

Azariah: One of Daniel's companions, survived the fiery furnace Daniel: Prophet in Babylon, known for wisdom and visions Hananiah: One of Daniel's three friends in Babylon Melzar: Babylonian official in charge of Daniel and his friends Mishael: A Jewish exile in Babylon, friend of Daniel

Glossary

Ashpenaz Azariah Belteshazzar Book of Daniel Daniel, Additions to Hananiah Melzar Mishael

Topics

Abed-Nego: Also Called Azariah: A Jewish Captive in Babylon Abstemiousness: Daniel and his Hebrew Companions Appetite: Kept in Subjection Daniel: A Jewish Captive, Also Called Belteshazzar: Abstinence of Government: Civil Service School Provided By Integrity: Daniel, in his Abstemiousness (I. E. Abstinent) Melzar: The Steward Whom the Prince of the Eunuchs Set Over Daniel and the Three Hebrew Young Men Mishael: Also Called Meshach: One of Three Hebrew Young Men Trained with Daniel at the Court of Babylon Prudence: Daniel School: State Self-Denial: Daniel