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Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Daniel 1:1-21

FIRST (HISTORICAL) PARTChapters 1–61. Introduciton. The Early History of Daniel and his Three AssociatesDaniel 1:1-211In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar 2king of Babylon unto Jerusalem and besieged it.1 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with [and] part of the vessels of the house of God, which [and] he carried [them] into the land of Shinar, to the house of his god;2 and he brought the vessels into the treasure-house3 of his... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Daniel 1:8-21

Daniel YOUTHFUL CONFESSORS Dan_1:8 - Dan_1:21 . Daniel was but a boy at the date of the Captivity, and little more at the time of the attempt to make a Chaldean of him. The last verse says that he ‘continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus,’ the date given elsewhere as the close of the Captivity 2Ch_36:22 ; Ezr_1:1 ; Ezr_6:3. From Dan_10:1 we learn that he lived on till Cyrus’s third year, if not later; but the date in Dan_1:21 is probably given in order to suggest that Daniel’s... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Daniel 1:1-21

Moral Courage Rewarded Daniel 1:1-21 These young men of noble Jewish families were brought to Babylon to receive education for the civil service. Their names were altered to break, so far as possible, their connection with the past. The food provided probably contravened Leviticus 3:17 . According to the usual custom it had been presented before an idol, 1 Corinthians 8:10 . Note those words: Daniel purposed in his heart . It is all important to resolve in one’s heart that certain things... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Daniel 1:1-21

During the reign of Nebuchadnezzar Daniel came into favor and power. The king seems to have been impressed by the people he had conquered. He desired that some of the choicest of their young men be included among his own confidential servants. Among those selected were four especially named, among whom was Daniel. They were set apart for training and preparation for their official duties. This training lasted three years. They had special physical attention, and their food and drink were... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Daniel 1:1-21

Daniel, the Seer Daniel 1:1-21 INTRODUCTORY WORDS As we enter the study of Daniel, the Seer, it is well to note the conditions under which Daniel was found in the city of Babylon. The captivity of Israel had long since occurred. The captivity of Judah had now begun. King Nebuchadnezzar had besieged Jerusalem, had taken it, and had carried Jehoiakim its king unto Babylon. Among the captives were found Daniel and his three friends, who were picked out by Ashpenaz to be trained to stand in the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 1:14-15

‘So he took notice of what they said and put them to the test for ten days. And at the end of ten days their faces appeared fresher, and they were fatter in the flesh, than all the youths who ate of the king’s food.’ So he did what they asked. The result of the test was that they gave a better overall impression facially than those who ate the king’s food. They looked fresher and more full-faced than the others. By observing God’s law given in the Torah they had demonstrated its truth. Given... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 1:1-21

Daniel 1. Daniel at the Court of Nebuchadnezzar.— This introductory chapter describes the circumstances which brought Daniel to Babylon, introduced him into the Court, and gained him favour with the king. The writer’ s purpose is to enforce the duty of loyalty to the Law and the principles of religion, and he illustrates his point by describing Daniel’ s refusal to “ defile himself with the king’ s meat and wine” ( Daniel 1:8). There can be little doubt that his object in this chapter is to... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Daniel 1:15

There be three things here to be observed. 1. The hand of God, in persuading Melzar to incline to Daniel’s request. 2. The goodness of God, to make good Daniel’s words. 3. That the blessing of God upon homely fare affords oftentimes more healthful nourishment and strength, than more costly fare to them that eat the fat and drink the sweet. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Daniel 1:11-21

HOMILETICSSECT. IV.—THE TRIAL (Chap. Daniel 1:11-21).God works by means, and in doing so deals with men’s minds as well as their bodies. Daniel was delivered out of his difficulty in regard to the food by a suggestion made upon his own mind, and favourably regarded by the person with whom he had to do. This suggestion was the proposal of a trial for ten days with pulse [20] instead of the king’s meat, and water instead of wine. Melzar [21], the subordinate officer, who could agree to the... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Daniel 1:1-21

Daniel 1:1-21 I. We see here how national sins are ever followed by Divine retribution. II. We see here most admirably illustrated the duty of adhering in all circumstances to that course of conduct which in our consciences we believe to be right. III. We have in this history an illustration of the value of temperance in eating and drinking. IV. We may see here how God's hand is in all His people's concerns. W. M. Taylor, Daniel the Beloved, p. 1. References: Daniel 1:1 . R. Payne-Smith, ... read more