Daniel 1:16

After that the guard didn't give them the rich food and wine, just vegetables.

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In The King James Version

Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.

In Context

15When the ten days were up they looked healthier and better fed than all the young men who had eaten the king's rich food.

17God gave these four young men the ability to learn and understand in all areas of literature and knowledge, while Daniel was also given the gift of interpreting all kinds of visions and dreams.

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Matthew Henry on Daniel 1:9-17

Favour Shown to Daniel; Daniel's Conscientiousness. ( b. c. 606.) 8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. 9 Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. 10 And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he… Read the whole commentary →

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