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Daniel 1:1-7

1:1


1:2

Lord <0136> [Cir A.M. 3398. B.C. 606. the Lord.]

some <07117> [with part.]

Babylonia <08152> [Shinar.]

brought ............... put <0935> [and he.]


1:3

[Foretold.]


1:4

young men <03206> [Children.]

The word {yeladim,} rendered children, is frequently used for lads, or young men. (see Ge 21:8, 14-16,) [neaniskous,] as the LXX. render; and Daniel must have been at this time at least seventeen or eighteen years of age.

physical defect <03971> [in whom.]

well versed <07919> [and skilful.]

Rather, as Houbigant renders, "apt to understand wisdom, to acquire knowledge, and to attain science;" for it was not a knowledge of the sciences, but merely a capacity to learn them, that was required.

capable <03581> [ability.]


1:5

daily <03117> [a daily.]

Athen‘us says the kings of Persia were accustomed to order for their courtiers the food left at their tables.

drank <04960> [which he drank. Heb of his drink. stand.]


1:6

Daniel <01840> [Daniel.]


1:7

overseer <08269> [the prince.]

renamed .... gave <07760 08034> [gave names.]

Hananiah <02608> [Hananiah.]




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