Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Daniel 1:19
19. stood . . . before the king—that is, were advanced to a position of favor near the throne. read more
Daniel-1:17-20-nasb
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Daniel 1:20
20. ten times—literally, "ten hands." magicians—properly, "sacred scribes, skilled in the sacred writings, a class of Egyptian priests" [GESENIUS]; from a Hebrew root, "a pen." The word in our English Version, "magicians," comes from mag, that is, "a priest." The Magi formed one of the six divisions of the Medes. astrologers—Hebrew, "enchanters," from a root, "to conceal," pactisers of the occult arts. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Daniel 1:17
In addition to favor with their overseers, God gave Daniel and his three friends the ability to master the subjects they studied and wisdom in these matters (cf. James 1:5). They may have thought that Nebuchadnezzar had designed their curriculum, but really God had. Like Moses and Paul, Daniel had an excellent educational background and an unusually brilliant mind (cf. Acts 7:22; Philippians 3:4). God also gave Daniel the supernatural ability to understand visions and dreams (Daniel 1:17).... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Daniel 1:17-21
E. God’s blessing of Daniel and his friends 1:17-21 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Daniel 1:18-20
At the end of their three-year curriculum, the four faithful friends received a final examination that included an oral testing by the king himself (cf. Proverbs 22:29). They passed at the head of their class (cf. 1 Samuel 2:30). They were probably close to 20 years old at this time. [Note: See Walvoord, p. 41.] Nebuchadnezzar proceeded to give them positions of significant government responsibility, which their education had equipped them for. In these positions they proved far superior to any... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Daniel 1:1-21
Introductory. The abstinence of Daniel and his Friends from Unclean FoodDaniel is introduced as one of a band of Jews taken captive to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar in the third year of Jehoiakim (Daniel 1:1-2). Along with three of his youthful countrymen he is chosen to be trained during three years for personal attendance on the king (Daniel 1:3-7). As the food and drink provided for those in this position are ceremonially unclean Daniel resolves not to partake of them. After an unsuccessful... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Daniel 1:17
(17) Learning and wisdom.—These appear to be contrasted in this verse. The former refers to literature, and implies the knowledge of secular subjects; the latter implies philosophy and theology, and perhaps, also, an acquaintance with the meaning of portents. Abundant instances of the latter may be found in the Records of the Past (see vol. v., p. 167). read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Daniel 1:18
(18) At the end of the days, i.e., the three years specified in Daniel 1:5. Before the conclusion of this time, it appears (Daniel 2:1), Daniel was enabled to give a proof of his wisdom. (See Daniel 2:28.) read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Daniel 1:1-21
Daniel 1:2 ; Daniel 1:6 I was taken captive when nearly sixteen years of age. I did not know the true God; and I was taken to Ireland in captivity with so many thousand men, in accordance with our deserts, because we departed from God and kept not His precepts. St. Patrick's Confessions. Daniel 1:8 The strangeness of foreign life threw me back into myself. Newman, Apologia, I. Daniel's Self-denial Daniel 1:8 We are told about a great many good men in the pages of the Bible: some who were... read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Daniel 1:18
18. brought them in—that is, not only Daniel and his three friends, but other youths (Daniel 1:3; Daniel 1:19, "among them all"). read more