Daniel 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.]
Daniel 1:17-20
God <0430> [God.]
knowledge <04093> [knowledge.]
Daniel ... insight <0995 01840> [Daniel had understanding. or, he made Daniel understand.]
So ... entered <05975> [A.M. 3401. B.C. 603. therefore.]
matter ............................... empire <01697 04438> [in all.]
wisdom ... insight <0998 02451> [wisdom and understanding. Heb. wisdom of understanding. ten.]
magicians <02748> [the magicians.]
