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Daniel 1:4-6
International Standard Version
Daniel 1:4-6
International Standard Version
4 They were to be young men without physical defect, handsome in appearance, skilled in all wisdom, quick to learn, prudent in how they used knowledge, and capable of serving in the king’s palace. They were to learn the literature and language of the Chaldeans.[a]
5 The king assigned them fine food and choice wine on a daily basis, ordering them to be trained for three years, at the end of which time they would enter the king’s service.[b] 6 Included among the people of Judah were Daniel,[c] Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
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- Daniel 1:4 I.e. wise men and royal counselors from Mesopotamia who spoke the Babylonian Akkadian language and Aramaic; or magi-astrologers; and so throughout the book; cf. Jer. 5:15, Matt 2:1
- Daniel 1:5 Lit. would stand before the king
- Daniel 1:6 The Heb. name Daniel means God is my judge
Daniel 1:4-6
New International Version
Daniel 1:4-6
New International Version
4 young men without any physical defect, handsome,(A) showing aptitude for every kind of learning,(B) well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the language(C) and literature of the Babylonians.[a] 5 The king assigned them a daily amount of food and wine(D) from the king’s table.(E) They were to be trained for three years,(F) and after that they were to enter the king’s service.(G)
6 Among those who were chosen were some from Judah: Daniel,(H) Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah.(I)
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- Daniel 1:4 Or Chaldeans
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