Daniel 1:3-7
[Foretold.]
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.]
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.]
Daniel <01840> [Daniel.]
overseer <08269> [the prince.]
renamed .... gave <07760 08034> [gave names.]
Hananiah <02608> [Hananiah.]
