Daniel 1:16

And the Meltzar is taking away their portion of food, and the wine of their drink, and is giving to them vegetables.

Literal Standard Version

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

15and at the end of ten days their appearance has appeared better and fatter in flesh then any of the boys who are eating the king’s portion of food.

17As for these four boys, God has given to them knowledge and understanding in every [kind of] literature, and wisdom; and Daniel has given instruction about every [kind of] vision 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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