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Daniel 1

Daniel 1:19

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

Modern
And the king spoke with them, and among all the young men he found no one equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they entered the king’s service.
Traditional
And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king.
Literal
And the king spoke to them, and there was not found among them all one like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah; and they stood before the king.
Latin
Cumque eis locutus fuisset rex, non sunt inventi tales de universis, ut Daniel, Ananias, Misaël, et Azarias: et steterunt in conspectu regis.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
And the king spoke with them, and among all the young men he found no one equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they entered the king’s service.

Notes

Daniel 1:19

The king spoke with all the young men who were trained, not just Daniel and his three friends. He conducted a thorough oral examination and discussed topics important to him. God chose the four young men to be his witnesses among the nations. They were greatly honored by being appointed to positions of power, responsibility, and opportunity (compare Genesis 41:37–40; 45:5; Exodus 2:1–10).

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

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 Mishael: A Jewish exile in Babylon, friend of Daniel

Glossary

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

Topics

Abed-Nego: Also Called Azariah: A Jewish Captive in Babylon Azariah: Hebrew Name of Abed-Nego 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