Daniel 1:9

Translations

Modern

Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official,

Traditional

Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.

Literal

And God gave Daniel for kindness and compassion before the chief of the eunuchs.

Latin

Dedit autem Deus Danieli gratiam et misericordiam in conspectu principis eunuchorum.

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official,

Notes

Daniel 1:9

God helped Daniel by influencing Ashpenaz's attitude (compare Exodus 11:3).

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

Prophecies of Danielc. 606 BC

Related verses

Genesis 39:21
…the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.
Psalm 106:46
He made them objects of compassion to all who held them captive.
1 Kings 8:50
May You forgive Your people who have sinned against You and all the transgressions they have committed against You, and may You grant them compassion in the eyes of their captors to show them mercy.
Proverbs 16:7
When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
Nehemiah 2:4
“What is your request?” replied the king. So I prayed to the God of heaven
Acts 7:10
…and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.
Ezra 7:27–28
Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put into the heart of the king to so honor the house of the LORD in Jerusalem,
Psalm 4:3
Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
Nehemiah 1:11
O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.)
Genesis 32:28
Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.”

People

Daniel: Prophet in Babylon, known for wisdom and visions

Glossary

Ashpenaz Azariah Belteshazzar Book of Daniel Daniel, Additions to Hananiah

Topics

Abed-Nego: Also Called Azariah: A Jewish Captive in Babylon Abstemiousness: Daniel and his Hebrew Companions Appetite: Kept in Subjection Blessing: Temporal, from God: To Daniel Daniel: A Jewish Captive, Also Called Belteshazzar: Abstinence of God in Prospering Daniel Government: Civil Service School Provided By Integrity: Daniel, in his Abstemiousness (I. E. Abstinent) Prudence: Daniel School: State Self-Denial: Daniel

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