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Daniel 1

Daniel 1:17

Daniel’s Wisdom · Daniel 1:17–21
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Translations

Modern
To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.
Traditional
As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Literal
And these four young men, God gave to them knowledge and understanding in all literature and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Latin
Pueris autem his dedit Deus scientiam et disciplinam, in omni libro et sapientia: Danieli autem intelligentiam omnium visionum et somniorum.

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English
To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.

Notes

Daniel 1:17

All four young men were excellent students. God gave Daniel the special ability to interpret visions and dreams, which were often prophetic (compare with Joseph, Genesis 37:5–11).

Daniel 1:15–21

During their training, Daniel and his friends followed a challenging curriculum in a threatening pagan culture. They stayed faithful to the Lord. As they learned language, literature, and science, they aimed for excellence and honored God. In return, God enhanced their skills and knowledge with many gifts.

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

Daniel: Prophet in Babylon, known for wisdom and visions

Glossary

Azariah Belteshazzar Book of Daniel Daniel, Additions to Hananiah Mishael

Topics

Abed-Nego: Also Called Azariah: A Jewish Captive in Babylon Christian Education Civil Service: Appointment In, on Account of Merit Civil Service: School For Daniel: A Jewish Captive, Also Called Belteshazzar: Wisdom of Government: Civil Service School Provided By Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Integrity: Daniel, in his Abstemiousness (I. E. Abstinent) Mishael: Also Called Meshach: One of Three Hebrew Young Men Trained with Daniel at the Court of Babylon Prophets: Inspiration of Prophets: The Interpreters of Dreams School: State Studying Using Talents Vision: A Mode of Revelation Visions: The Prophets of God Skilled in Interpreting Wisdom of Daniel Wisdom: Spiritual, from God