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Daniel 1

Daniel 1:18

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

Modern
Now at the end of the time specified by the king, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar.
Traditional
Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.
Literal
And at the end of the days, when the king had said to bring them in, then the chief of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.
Latin
Completis itaque diebus, post quos dixerat rex ut introducerentur, introduxit eos præpositus eunuchorum in conspectu Nabuchodonosor.

Original

Hebrew
English
Now at the end of the time specified by the king, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar.

Notes

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

Nebuchadnezzar: Emperor of Babylon who conquered Judah

Glossary

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

Topics

Abed-Nego: Also Called Azariah: A Jewish Captive in Babylon Civil Service: Appointment In, on Account of Merit Civil Service: School For Eunuchs 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 School: State