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Daniel 1:10 ยท KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

8But 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.
9Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
10And 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.
11Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
12Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.

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Reflection Questions

1

What fears hold you back from making difficult choices?

2

How do you handle pressure from authority figures?

3

When have you had to stand up for your beliefs despite fear?

Life Application

courage

Think about a situation where you need to be courageous in your decisions.

authority

Consider how you can respectfully express your beliefs to those in authority.

People in This Verse

Prince of the EunuchsOT

The official responsible for overseeing the training and diet of the young Hebrew captives, concerned for his own safety.

First appearance: Daniel 1:3

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