Daniel 1:3-5

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.]