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Daniel 1:11 · KJV

"Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,"

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
13Then 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.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you relate to those in positions of authority?

2

What does it mean to support your friends in difficult situations?

3

When have you taken responsibility for others' well-being?

Life Application

support

Consider how you can support friends facing challenges.

responsibility

Think about how you can take responsibility for the well-being of those around you.

People in This Verse

MelzarOT

An official in the Babylonian court tasked with overseeing the Hebrew captives, showing the structured hierarchy of the court.

First appearance: Daniel 1:11

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