Dan.1.1
In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it.
Dan.1.1
It was the third year of King Jehoiakim's reign in Judah when King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon declared war on Jerusalem and besieged the city.
Dan.1.1
In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it.
Dan.1.1
In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it.
Dan.1.1
During the third year of King Jehoiakim's reign in Judah, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it with his armies.
Dan.1.2
And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god.
Dan.1.2
The Master handed King Jehoiakim of Judah over to him, along with some of the furnishings from the Temple of God. Nebuchadnezzar took king and furnishings to the country of Babylon, the ancient Shinar. He put the furnishings in the sacred treasury.
Dan.1.2
And the Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, along with some of the articles from the temple of God. These he carried off to the temple of his god in Babylonia and put in the treasure house of his god.
Dan.1.2
And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the articles of the house of God, which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the articles into the treasure house of his god.
Dan.1.2
The Lord gave him victory over King Jehoiakim of Judah. When Nebuchadnezzar returned to Babylon, he took with him some of the sacred objects from the Temple of God and placed them in the treasure-house of his god in the land of Babylonia.
Dan.1.3
And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes;
Dan.1.3
The king told Ashpenaz, head of the palace staff, to get some Israelites from the royal family and nobility
Dan.1.3
Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring in some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility-
Dan.1.3
Then the king instructed Ashpenaz, the master of his eunuchs, to bring some of the children of Israel and some of the king's descendants and some of the nobles,
Dan.1.3
Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, who was in charge of the palace officials, to bring to the palace some of the young men of Judah's royal family and other noble families, who had been brought to Babylon as captives.
Dan.1.4
Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.
Dan.1.4
-young men who were healthy and handsome, intelligent and well-educated, good prospects for leadership positions in the government, perfect specimens!-and indoctrinate them in the Babylonian language and the lore of magic and fortunetelling.
Dan.1.4
young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king's palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians.
Dan.1.4
young men in whom there was no blemish, but good-looking, gifted in all wisdom, possessing knowledge and quick to understand, who had ability to serve in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the language and literature of the Chaldeans.
Dan.1.4
"Select only strong, healthy, and good-looking young men," he said. "Make sure they are well versed in every branch of learning, are gifted with knowledge and good sense, and have the poise needed to serve in the royal palace. Teach these young men the language and literature of the Babylonians. "
Dan.1.5
And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king's meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.
Dan.1.5
The king then ordered that they be served from the same menu as the royal table--the best food, the finest wine. After three years of training they would be given positions in the king's court.
Dan.1.5
The king assigned them a daily amount of food and wine from the king's table. They were to be trained for three years, and after that they were to enter the king's service.
Dan.1.5
And the king appointed for them a daily provision of the king's delicacies and of the wine which he drank, and three years of training for them, so that at the end of that time they might serve before the king.
Dan.1.5
The king assigned them a daily ration of the best food and wine from his own kitchens. They were to be trained for a three-year period, and then some of them would be made his advisers in the royal court.
Dan.1.6
Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:
Dan.1.6
Four young men from Judah--Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah--were among those selected.
Dan.1.6
Among these were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah.
Dan.1.6
Now from among those of the sons of Judah were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
Dan.1.6
Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were four of the young men chosen, all from the tribe of Judah.
Dan.1.7
Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego.
Dan.1.7
The head of the palace staff gave them Babylonian names: Daniel was named Belteshazzar, Hananiah was named Shadrach, Mishael was named Meshach, Azariah was named Abednego.
Dan.1.7
The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.
Dan.1.7
To them the chief of the eunuchs gave names: he gave Daniel the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abed-Nego.
Dan.1.7
The chief official renamed them with these Babylonian names: Daniel was called Belteshazzar. Hananiah was called Shadrach. Mishael was called Meshach. Azariah was called Abednego.
Dan.1.8
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.
Dan.1.8
But Daniel determined that he would not defile himself by eating the king's food or drinking his wine, so he asked the head of the palace staff to exempt him from the royal diet.
Dan.1.8
But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way.
Dan.1.8
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Dan.1.8
But Daniel made up his mind not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief official for permission to eat other things instead.
Dan.1.9
Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
Dan.1.9
The head of the palace staff, by God's grace, liked Daniel,
Dan.1.9
Now God had caused the official to show favor and sympathy to Daniel,
Dan.1.9
Now God had brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs.
Dan.1.9
Now God had given the chief official great respect for Daniel.
Dan.1.10
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 see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king.
Dan.1.10
but he warned him, "I'm afraid of what my master the king will do. He is the one who assigned this diet and if he sees that you are not as healthy as the rest, he'll have my head!"
Dan.1.10
but the official told Daniel, "I am afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than the other young men your age? The king would then have my head because of you."
Dan.1.10
And the chief of the eunuchs said to Daniel, "I fear my lord the king, who has appointed your food and drink. For why should he see your faces looking worse than the young men who are your age? Then you would endanger my head before the king."
Dan.1.10
But he was alarmed by Daniel's suggestion. "My lord the king has ordered that you eat this food and wine," he said. "If you become pale and thin compared to the other youths your age, I am afraid the king will have me beheaded for neglecting my duties."
Dan.1.11
Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
Dan.1.11
But Daniel appealed to a steward who had been assigned by the head of the palace staff to be in charge of Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:
Dan.1.11
Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah,
Dan.1.11
So Daniel said to the steward whom the chief of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
Dan.1.11
Daniel talked it over with the attendant who had been appointed by the chief official to look after Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
Dan.1.12
Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.
Dan.1.12
"Try us out for ten days on a simple diet of vegetables and water.
Dan.1.12
"Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink.
Dan.1.12
"Please test your servants for ten days, and let them give us vegetables to eat and water to drink.
Dan.1.12
"Test us for ten days on a diet of vegetables and water," Daniel said.
Dan.1.13
Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king's meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.
Dan.1.13
Then compare us with the young men who eat from the royal menu. Make your decision on the basis of what you see."
Dan.1.13
Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see."
Dan.1.13
Then let our appearance be examined before you, and the appearance of the young men who eat the portion of the king's delicacies; and as you see fit, so deal with your servants."
Dan.1.13
"At the end of the ten days, see how we look compared to the other young men who are eating the king's rich food. Then you can decide whether or not to let us continue eating our diet."
Dan.1.14
So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.
Dan.1.14
The steward agreed to do it and fed them vegetables and water for ten days.
Dan.1.14
So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days.
Dan.1.14
So he consented with them in this matter, and tested them ten days.
Dan.1.14
So the attendant agreed to Daniel's suggestion and tested them for ten days.
Dan.1.15
And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king's meat.
Dan.1.15
At the end of the ten days they looked better and more robust than all the others who had been eating from the royal menu.
Dan.1.15
At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food.
Dan.1.15
And at the end of ten days their features appeared better and fatter in flesh than all the young men who ate the portion of the king's delicacies.
Dan.1.15
At the end of the ten days, Daniel and his three friends looked healthier and better nourished than the young men who had been eating the food assigned by the king.
Dan.1.16
Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
Dan.1.16
So the steward continued to exempt them from the royal menu of food and drink and served them only vegetables.
Dan.1.16
So the guard took away their choice food and the wine they were to drink and gave them vegetables instead.
Dan.1.16
Thus the steward took away their portion of delicacies and the wine that they were to drink, and gave them vegetables.
Dan.1.16
So after that, the attendant fed them only vegetables instead of the rich foods and wines.
Dan.1.17
As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Dan.1.17
God gave these four young men knowledge and skill in both books and life. In addition, Daniel was gifted in understanding all sorts of visions and dreams.
Dan.1.17
To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.
Dan.1.17
As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge and skill in all literature and wisdom; and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Dan.1.17
God gave these four young men an unusual aptitude for learning the literature and science of the time. And God gave Daniel special ability in understanding the meanings of visions and dreams.
Dan.1.18
Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.
Dan.1.18
At the end of the time set by the king for their training, the head of the royal staff brought them in to Nebuchadnezzar.
Dan.1.18
At the end of the time set by the king to bring them in, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar.
Dan.1.18
Now at the end of the days, when the king had said that they should be brought in, the chief of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.
Dan.1.18
When the three-year training period ordered by the king was completed, the chief official brought all the young men to King Nebuchadnezzar.
Dan.1.19
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.
Dan.1.19
When the king interviewed them, he found them far superior to all the other young men. None were a match for Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. And so they took their place in the king's service.
Dan.1.19
The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so they entered the king's service.
Dan.1.19
Then the king interviewed them, and among them all none was found like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah; therefore they served before the king.
Dan.1.19
The king talked with each of them, and none of them impressed him as much as Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they were appointed to his regular staff of advisers.
Dan.1.20
And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.
Dan.1.20
Whenever the king consulted them on anything, on books or on life, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his kingdom put together.
Dan.1.20
In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom.
Dan.1.20
And in all matters of wisdom and understanding about which the king examined them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers who were in all his realm.
Dan.1.20
In all matters requiring wisdom and balanced judgment, the king found the advice of these young men to be ten times better than that of all the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom.
Dan.1.21
And Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus.
Dan.1.21
Daniel continued in the king's service until the first year in the reign of King Cyrus.
Dan.1.21
And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus.
Dan.1.21
Thus Daniel continued until the first year of King Cyrus.
Dan.1.21
Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus's reign.
