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They were to be young men, perfect in body, good-looking, with wisdom, understanding, much learning, and able to serve in the king’s house. The king told Ashpenaz to teach them the writings and language of the Babylonians. And the king gave them a share of his best food and wine every day. They were to be taught for three years, and after that they were to serve the king. Among these were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah from the sons of Judah.

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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] 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)

Among those who were chosen were some from Judah: Daniel,(H) Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah.(I)

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  1. Daniel 1:4 Or Chaldeans