Daniel 1:15
Daniel 1:15 in Multiple Translations
And at the end of ten days, they looked healthier and better nourished than all the young men who were eating the king’s food.
And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king’s meat.
And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer, and they were fatter in flesh, than all the youths that did eat of the king’s dainties.
And at the end of ten days their faces seemed fairer and they were fatter in flesh than all the young men who had their food from the king's table.
When the ten days were up they looked healthier and better fed than all the young men who had eaten the king's rich food.
And at the end of ten dayes, their countenances appeared fayrer, and in better liking then all the childrens, which did eate the portion of the Kings meate.
and at the end of ten days their appearance hath appeared better and fatter in flesh then any of the lads who are eating the king's portion of food.
At the end of ten days, their faces appeared fairer and they were fatter in flesh than all the youths who ate of the king’s delicacies.
And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children who ate the portion of the king's provision.
And after ten days their faces appeared fairer and fatter than all the children that ate of the king’s meat.
After ten days, he saw that my three friends and I looked healthier [DOU] than the young men who had been eating the food that the king wanted them to eat.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 1:15
Study Notes — Daniel 1:15
- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 1:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 1:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 1:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 1:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 1:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 1:15
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 1:15
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 1:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 1:15
- Sermons on Daniel 1:15
Context — Daniel’s Faithfulness
15And at the end of ten days, they looked healthier and better nourished than all the young men who were eating the king’s food.
16So the steward continued to withhold their choice food and the wine they were to drink, and he gave them vegetables instead. 17To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.Cross References
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| 1 | Exodus 23:25 | So you shall serve the LORD your God, and He will bless your bread and your water. And I will take away sickness from among you. |
| 2 | Proverbs 10:22 | The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 4:42–44 | Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD. |
| 4 | Haggai 1:6 | You have planted much but harvested little. You eat but never have enough. You drink but never have your fill. You put on clothes but never get warm. You earn wages to put into a bag pierced through.” |
| 5 | Matthew 4:4 | But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ” |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 28:1–14 | “Now if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God and are careful to follow all His commandments I am giving you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock— the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. Your basket and kneading bowl will be blessed. You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out. The LORD will cause the enemies who rise up against you to be defeated before you. They will march out against you in one direction but flee from you in seven. The LORD will decree a blessing on your barns and on everything to which you put your hand; the LORD your God will bless you in the land He is giving you. The LORD will establish you as His holy people, just as He has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the LORD your God and walk in His ways. Then all the peoples of the earth will see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they will stand in awe of you. The LORD will make you prosper abundantly—in the fruit of your womb, the offspring of your livestock, and the produce of your land—in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers to give you. The LORD will open the heavens, His abundant storehouse, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations, but borrow from none. The LORD will make you the head and not the tail; you will only move upward and never downward, if you hear and carefully follow the commandments of the LORD your God, which I am giving you today. Do not turn aside to the right or to the left from any of the words I command you today, and do not go after other gods to serve them. |
| 7 | Haggai 1:9 | You expected much, but behold, it amounted to little. And what you brought home, I blew away. Why? declares the LORD of Hosts. Because My house still lies in ruins, while each of you is busy with his own house. |
| 8 | Mark 6:41–42 | Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And He divided the two fish among them all. They all ate and were satisfied, |
| 9 | Malachi 2:2 | If you do not listen, and if you do not take it to heart to honor My name,” says the LORD of Hosts, “I will send a curse among you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already begun to curse them, because you are not taking it to heart. |
| 10 | Psalms 37:16 | Better is the little of the righteous than the abundance of many who are wicked. |
Daniel 1:15 Summary
This verse shows that when we trust and obey God, He can take care of us and provide for our needs in amazing ways, as seen in Daniel 1:15. Daniel and his friends chose not to eat the king's food, and instead, they looked healthier and stronger than the others, demonstrating God's power and care. This reminds us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and taking care of them is important, as noted in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. By trusting God and following His ways, we can experience His blessings and provision in our lives, just like Daniel and his friends did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the outcome of the ten-day test for Daniel and his friends?
At the end of ten days, Daniel and his friends looked healthier and better nourished than all the young men who were eating the king’s food, as seen in Daniel 1:15, demonstrating God's care and provision for those who trust in Him, as promised in Psalm 37:3.
Why did Daniel and his friends refuse to eat the king's food?
Daniel and his friends refused to eat the king's food because they wanted to remain faithful to God's laws and avoid defilement, as seen in Daniel 1:8, and this decision ultimately led to their good health and well-being, as noted in Daniel 1:15.
What can we learn from Daniel's decision to trust God in this situation?
We can learn that trusting God and following His ways, even when it's difficult, can lead to blessings and a deeper relationship with Him, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Daniel 1:15.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual nourishment?
This verse highlights the importance of spiritual nourishment, as Daniel and his friends were nourished by their faith and obedience to God, rather than just physical food, as seen in Matthew 4:4 and Daniel 1:15.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I can trust God for provision and care, just like Daniel and his friends did?
- How can I prioritize spiritual nourishment in my daily life, and what practices can help me grow in my faith?
- What are some ways I can remain faithful to God's laws and principles, even when it's challenging or unpopular?
- What does this verse teach me about the relationship between obedience and blessing, and how can I apply this to my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 1:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 1:15
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 1:15
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 1:15
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 1:15
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 1:15
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 1:15
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 1:15
Sermons on Daniel 1:15
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First Commandment With a Promise by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of obeying and yielding to the word of God. He draws parallels between the story of Pharaoh and the choices we have in our ow |
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(Proverbs) ch.14:4 - 15:5 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on various verses from the book of Proverbs. He starts by discussing the concept of having oxen and the importance of keeping the stable clean, |
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Insurance in Service by E.A. Adeboye | E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of serving God faithfully, highlighting the blessings that come with it such as divine healing, long life, protection from untimely death, an |
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Jesus Heals a Lame Man at the Pool of Bethesda John 5:1-15 by David Servant | David Servant preaches about the healing of the lame man at the pool of Bethesda, highlighting the man's long suffering, the angel stirring the waters, and the missed opportunity f |
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Commonest Things Blessed by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the profound promise found in Exodus 23:25, highlighting that serving God brings not only joy but also His blessings upon our everyday provisions. He illus |
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Riches That Bring No Sorrow by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the observations and thoughts of an old man named Solomon. Solomon had lived a life of luxury and abundance, but as time was running out fo |
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(Come Up Higher) the Place of Blessing by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that brings praise and glory to God's grace. He highlights the concept of the "summing up of all things in Ch |






