Daniel 1:13

Verse

Then compare our appearances with those of the young men who are eating the royal food, and deal with your servants according to what you see.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the youths that eat of the king’s dainties; and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

Bible in Basic English

Then take a look at our faces and the faces of the young men who have food from the king's table; and, having seen them, do to your servants as it seems right to you.

Free Bible Version

“After that, compare us with those young men who ate the king's rich food. Then decide on the basis of what you see.”

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

After ten days, see how we look, and see how the other young men look, the ones who are eating the kind of food that the king eats. Then you can decide about what food you will let us eat.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then compare our appearance with the appearance of the young men who eat the king's delicacies, and treat us, your servants, based on what you see.”

Noah Webster Bible

Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenances of the children that eat of the portion of the king's provision: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

World English Bible

Then let our faces be examined before you, and the face of the youths who eat of the king’s delicacies; and as you see, deal with your servants.”

Young's Literal Translation

and our appearance is seen before thee, and the appearance of the lads who are eating the king's portion of food, and as thou seest — deal with thy servants.'

Context

Daniel’s Faithfulness

¹²“Please test your servants for ten days. Let us be given only vegetables to eat and water to drink.¹³Then compare our appearances with those of the young men who are eating the royal food, and deal with your servants according to what you see.”

Summary

In Daniel 1:13, Daniel and his friends make a bold decision to abstain from the king's food and wine, choosing to remain faithful to their dietary laws. This act of obedience reflects their commitment to God and their desire to honor Him above all else. By choosing to eat only vegetables and drink water, they demonstrate their trust in God's provision and their willingness to rely on His strength rather than the indulgences of the world. This verse sets the stage for the miraculous intervention and favor that God bestows upon Daniel and his companions throughout the book of Daniel, showcasing the rewards of steadfast faith and obedience.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Illustrating Deu 8:3, "Man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the Lord."

Daniel 1:13

Daniel’s Faithfulness

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Berean Standard Bible

Then compare our appearances with those of the young men who are eating the royal food, and deal with your servants according to what you see.”

American Standard Version (1901)

Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the youths that eat of the king’s dainties; and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

Bible in Basic English

Then take a look at our faces and the faces of the young men who have food from the king's table; and, having seen them, do to your servants as it seems right to you.

Free Bible Version

“After that, compare us with those young men who ate the king's rich food. Then decide on the basis of what you see.”

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

Translation for Translators

After ten days, see how we look, and see how the other young men look, the ones who are eating the kind of food that the king eats. Then you can decide about what food you will let us eat.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then compare our appearance with the appearance of the young men who eat the king's delicacies, and treat us, your servants, based on what you see.”

Noah Webster Bible

Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenances of the children that eat of the portion of the king's provision: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

World English Bible

Then let our faces be examined before you, and the face of the youths who eat of the king’s delicacies; and as you see, deal with your servants.”

Young's Literal Translation

and our appearance is seen before thee, and the appearance of the lads who are eating the king's portion of food, and as thou seest — deal with thy servants.'

Daniel 1:13

Verse

Context

Daniel’s Faithfulness

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Daniel 1:13

Daniel’s Faithfulness

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes