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Daniel 1:5 · KJV

"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."

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Passage Context

3And 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;
4Children 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.
5And 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.
6Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:
7Unto 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 Abed-nego.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to challenges in your environment?

2

What does standing firm in your beliefs mean for you?

3

When have you had to adapt while maintaining your identity?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can maintain your faith in challenging environments.

identity

Reflect on ways to stay true to your values while adapting to new situations.

People in This Verse

DanielOT

A young Hebrew captive known for his wisdom and faithfulness to God. He became a key advisor in the Babylonian court.

First appearance: Daniel 1:6

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Babylon, Iraq today)

An ancient city known for its wealth and culture, it was the center of the Babylonian Empire during the exile of the Israelites.

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