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Daniel 1:12 · KJV

"Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
14So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you approach making compromises in your beliefs?

2

What does it mean to trust God in your daily decisions?

3

When have you had to advocate for your needs?

Life Application

advocacy

Think about how you can advocate for your needs in a respectful way.

trust

Reflect on ways to trust God in your daily choices.

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