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Daniel 1:18

Daniel 1:18
Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in,.... That is, at the end of three years; which was the time appointed for their education, and when they were to be brought…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Now at the end of the days ... - After three years. See Dan 1:5. The prince of the eunuchs brought them in - Daniel, his three friends, and the others who had been selected and trained for the same…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Now at the end of the days - That is, at the end of three years, Dan 1:5.

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

And at the end of the days that the king had appointed (Dan 1:1) for bringing them in(R.V.)] viz. to attend upon the king. -Appointed" is lit. said, i.e. commanded, decreed, a common use in late…

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