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Daniel 1:13

Daniel 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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee,.... And be thoroughly examined, whether any alteration is made therein for the worse:

and the countenance of the children that eat of the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Then let our countenances be looked upon - One of the “objects” to be secured by this whole trial was to promote their personal beauty, and their healthful appearance Dan 1:4-5, and Daniel was willing…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Daniel 1:8-16

We observe here, very much to our satisfaction,

I. That Daniel was a favourite with the prince of the eunuchs (Dan 1:9), as Joseph was with the keeper of the prison; he had a tender love for him. No…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

of the youths that eat the king's delicacies] as Dan 1:1; Dan 1:1.