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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

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 1:3-4

‘And the king spoke to Ashpenaz, the master of his palace servants (officers, nobles, eunuchs), that he should bring in certain of the children of Israel, even of the seed royal and of the nobles, youths in whom was no blemish, but well favoured and skilful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, and understanding learning, with the ability to serve in the king’s palace and to teach them the letters and tongue of the Chaldeans.’ The selected captives taken back to Babylon were looked on fairly... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 1:5

‘And the king appointed for them a daily portion of the king’s food, and of the wine that he drank, and that they should be nourished for three years, that at the end of that period they might stand before the king.’ The young men were put in the care of Ashpenaz so that they could be developed into strapping young men. Every luxury in food and drink was to be theirs. This was in a sense a period of probation and no doubt some might drop out. ‘Three years’ could signify any period from about... 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 1:4

If the princes are so curious in their choice, no marvel that God was cautious in his, Leviticus 21:17-21; Leviticus 22:20-25. The reason why they were so delicately trained up was, that they being in the flower of their age should be allured with the delights of the court, and should: thereby be brought to forget their fathers’ house and their religion; this hath been the artifice of the Turk in taking Christians’ children, and making them Mamelukes and Janizaries, that thereby they may... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Daniel 1:5

Of the king’s meat; such as he had at his own table, wherein his bounty and humanity appeared towards them the more conspicuous, they being captives. By this preparation they were judged fit to stand before the king. Men of ingenuity and proficiency are fit to stand before kings, Proverbs 22:29. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Daniel 1:3-7

HOMILETICSSECT. II.—THE FOUR CAPTIVE YOUTHS (Chap. Daniel 1:3-7)Among the youths of noble or princely birth taken from Jerusalem to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar as trophies of his conquest [7], and perhaps as hostages for the good behaviour of those who were left behind, were Daniel and his three companions, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. These, according to a custom prevalent in Babylon, similar to that of the Ottoman court which in more modern times originated the institution of the Janissaries... read more