Daniel Chapter 1 (1611 Bible)

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¹ In the thirde yere of the reigne of Iehoiakim King of Iudah, came Nebuchad-nezzar King of Babylon, vnto Ierusalem, and besieged it.

² And the Lord gaue Iehoiakim king of Iudah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God, which he caried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god, and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god.

³ ¶ And the king spake vnto Ashpenaz the master of his Eunuches, that he should bring certaine of the children of Israel, and of the kings seed, and of the Princes:

⁴ Children in whom was no blemish, but well fauoured, and skilfull in all wisedome, and cunning in knowledge, and vnderstanding science, and such as had abilitie in them to stand in the Kings palace, and whom they might teach the learning, and the tongue of the Caldeans.

⁵ And the King appointed them a daily prouision of the kings meat, and of the wine which he dranke: so nourishing them three yeeres, that at the ende thereof they might stand before the king.

⁶ Now among these were of the children of Iudah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:

⁷ Unto whom the Prince of the Eunuches gaue names: for he gaue vnto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah of Abednego.

⁸ ¶ But Daniel purposed in his heart, that he would not defile himselfe with the portion of the kings meat, nor with the wine which he dranke: therefore hee requested of the Prince of the Eunuches, that hee might not defile himselfe.

⁹ Now God had brought Daniel into fauour and tender loue with the Prince of the Eunuches.

¹⁰ And the Prince of the Eunuches said vnto Daniel, I feare my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat, and your drinke: for why should he see your faces worse liking then the children which are of your sort? then shall yee make mee indanger my head to the King.

¹¹ Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the Prince of the Eunuches had set ouer Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,

¹² Proue thy seruants, I beseech thee, ten dayes, and let them giue pulse to eat, and water to drinke.

¹³ Then let our countenances be looked vpon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the Kings meate: and as thou seest, deale with thy seruants.

¹⁴ So hee consented to them in this matter, and proued them ten dayes.

¹⁵ And at the end often dayes, their countenances appeared fairer, and fatter in flesh, then all the children, which did eate the portion of the kings meat.

¹⁶ Thus Melzar tooke away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink: and gaue them pulse.

¹⁷ ¶ As for these foure children, God gaue them knowledge, and skil in all learning and wisedome, and Daniel had vnderstanding in all visions and dreames.

¹⁸ Now at the end of the dayes that the King had said he should bring them in, then the Prince of the Eunuches brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.

¹⁹ And the King communed with them: and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the King.

²⁰ And in all matters of wisedome and vnderstanding that the king enquired of them, hee found them ten times better then all the Magicians and Astrologers that were in all his Realme.

²¹ And Daniel continued euen vnto the first yeere of king Cyrus.

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David rios's Daniel Chapter 1 comment on 4/06/2012, 11:41pm...

why do so many pepole try to interpet these words. Why not let your soul lead you to the truth.It will set you free. Just how many pepole are mesled to miss interpetation of the book! It says not to leave out or to change, this means you!!!!!!

Stephen Wajilda's Daniel Chapter 1 comment about verse 16 on 9/24/2011, 12:05pm...

I believe Daniel 1:16 shows that the food we eat can defile our body, especially animal fat, some christain's need to abstain from animal fat completely and live on herbs or vegetables, grains & fruits to keep their body fit.

Godis love's Daniel Chapter 1 comment on 11/07/2010, 10:59am...

Daniel is one of the super examples that are there for everybody to see that when you choose to let God do the work in you, it never fails God will always be there for you no matter what...We are indeed in the last days of this earth and the more we get closer to God and let Him do the work in us the more we will shine for His glory and not ours... Daniel and his friends had made a decision way before they were presented to the king and trusted in God and the plan He had for them. Faith

Garyloyd newman's Daniel Chapter 1 comment on 10/28/2010, 11:20am...

So the 4 looked good. They ate good healthy food and we know they absorbed God word. We see 10 days. If we absorbe and consume Gods word with truth and understanding we will be ready for our 10 days and God will be with us in the end times when we are turned over to the antichrist churches. The Holy Spirit will take us and take care of us, as it is written. Don't miss the part where God did all this for these 4 men.god gave the skill,learning,wisdom. Verse 18 is 3 years of time,Gods number. In 19 the king spoke to them with his chaldean language and the 4 were exceptional at it, yea, because of God.VS.20 better than there religious types in all his community. Daniels 69 years old now. Speaking here of Cyrus, God name this Gentile 100 plus years before he was born. Chapter two and O` Neb is finding his dreams up setting to him.( warning,always check on anything I write cause I'm just a man)

Garyloyd newman's Daniel Chapter 1 comment on 10/28/2010, 10:25am...

Daniel, God is my JUDGE. About 500 BC. Things to know. Chapter 7 was written at the time of chap. 5 about 3 years before chapter 6. Chapter 4 was written by Nebuchadnezzar(he who is over,provides learning, ) the king of Babylon who was a type of antichrist but many feel was saved in the end. More than we might say, but can't because we can't judge but jehoiakim ( evil ) king of Judah. King Neb took Jerusalem but the truth is in Jeremiah 27:6 God gave it to him. Carried to Shinar( two Rivers) meaning Babylon. Ashpenaz( horse face) funny name for the head Eunuch took certain Isreals princes( nobles) knowledgeable children with ann ability to learn. Chaldeans had five different dialecks of languages. Need to know book of Leviticus chapter 11 Gods food laws, to realize Daniels feelings. Now with Daniel is Hananiah,God`s gift,Mishael,whom is like El(God ) Azariah,help of Ya. (GOD Being Yahaveh) the meat in 8 is scavengers, as pork and stuff and these 4 won't eat unclean animals so Father brought favor, compassion and put daniel in controll. If you ever have a loved one who is in hard time talk to Father God. God`s compassion can do wonders. Head Eunuchs sweats fact the boys may get thin so daniel spoke to Melzar( buttler) who was set over him and said give him and others 10 days and they could prove pulse, vegtables,fruits. And think Amos 8 God spiritual food is the word. Just to know, What is the Famine in the end times, for the Word. Talk later.

Karen's Daniel Chapter 1 comment on 10/01/2010, 8:22pm...

I know little of Daniel, and would like to no more. please pray for me that I may fore fill Gods word in me and truly live for Christ. God bless you all and thanks for sharing your comments.

Patricia Favors's Daniel Chapter 1 comment on 6/25/2010, 9:17am...

This scripture not only shows how personal and sensitive God is with each of His children, but it also shows that Daniel's (as well as his friends) parents instilled God's Word in them so much that they knew how to persevere in it when away from their parents (Hence-Train up a child in the way he that should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.) God's Word has not changed since Daniel was a teenager (nor before or after then), and ti works for the teens of this day. This passage confirms that even today, our children can be taught to persevere and stand uncompromisingly firm with God during times of peer pressure, temptation to fornicate, do drugs, lie, steal, cheat, be disobedient to parents, etc. Glory be to The One and Only True and Living God of Heaven and Earth!!

Robert's Daniel Chapter 1 comment on 6/21/2010, 5:44am...

Daniel and his friends are an inspiration to me because it teaches me that we can be different and spiritual in a corrupted world. The meat which was offered to the kings gods would have compromised Daniel's beliefs, and isn't it wonderful knowing that our almighty GOD will look favorably on such a commitment.

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