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Daniel 1:9

Daniel
GraceGod's faithfulnessMercy and compassion

7 Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abed-nego.

8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.

10 And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king.

11 Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,

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BSB
Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official,
KJV
Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
WEB
Now God made Daniel find kindness and compassion in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs.
ASV
Now God made Daniel to find kindness and compassion in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs.
DARBY
And God granted Daniel favour and mercy before the prince of the eunuchs.
BLB
And God gave Daniel for kindness and compassion before the chief of the eunuchs.
ÅB
Og Gud lot Daniel finne velvilje og barmhjertighet hos den øverste hoffmann.
OTB
Nå hadde Gud gitt Daniel velvilje og medfølelse i lederen for tjenestemennenes øyne.
B1930
Og Gud lot Daniel finne velvilje og barmhjertighet hos den øverste hoffmann.

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Cross references

  • Genesis 39:21

    But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

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  • Psalms 106:46

    He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.

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  • Proverbs 16:7

    When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

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  • 1 Kings 8:50

    And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them:

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  • Nehemiah 2:4

    Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.

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  • Acts 7:10

    And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.

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  • Ezra 7:27–28

    Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which hath put such a thing as this in the king’s heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem:

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  • Nehemiah 1:11

    O Lord, I beseech thee, let now thine ear be attentive to the prayer of thy servant, and to the prayer of thy servants, who desire to fear thy name: and prosper, I pray thee, thy servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king’s cupbearer.

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