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Daniel 1:17

Daniel 1:17
As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom,.... As they prospered in their bodies, they succeeded in their studies, and improved in their minds, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

As for these four children - On the word “children,” see the notes at Dan 1:4. Compare Dan 1:6. God gave them knowledge and skill - See the notes at Dan 1:9. There is no reason to suppose that in the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

As for these four children - Young men or youths. Our translation gives a false idea.

In all visions and dreams - That is, such as are Divine; for as to dreams in general, they have as much…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Daniel 1:17-21

Concerning Daniel and his fellows we have here,

I. Their great attainments in learning, Dan 1:17. They were very sober and diligent, and studied hard; and we may suppose their tutors, finding them of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Daniel 1:17-19

At the end of the three years (Dan 1:1), Daniel and his three companions are brought before the king; and being found by him to be the most proficient of all whom he had directed to be educated, are…