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 8:5
[an he-goat.]
land ... touching ... ground <0776 05060> [touched not the ground. or, none touched him in the earth. a notable horn. Heb. an horn of sight. Alexander the Great.]
Daniel 9:26
anointed one <04899> [Messiah.]
people <05971> [but not. or, and shall have nothing.]
people <05971> [and the people, etc. or, and (the Jews) shall be no more his people.]
[or, and the Prince's (Messiah's, ver. 25,) future people.]
The Romans, who under Titus, after the expiration of the 70 weeks, destroyed the temple and the city, and dispersed the Jews.
prince <05057> [the prince.]
end .......... end <07093> [and the end.]
flood <07858> [with.]
decreed ..... destruction <08074 02782> [desolations are determined. or, it shall be cut off by desolations]
