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

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But Daniel purposed in his heart – evidently in agreement with the young men who had been selected with him . Daniel, it seems, formed this …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Daniel purposed in his heart.— He was cautious from the first. He feared that he might eat something that had been consecrated to …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

But Daniel purposed in his heart

I always like to come across a "but" when any scheme of this kind is going on. When the plan is …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here Daniel shows his endurance of what he could neither cast off nor escape; but meanwhile, he took care that he did not depart from the fear of G…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But Daniel purposed in his heart It being proposed to him to be brought up in the manner before described, he revolved it…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The advantages we believe we create for ourselves, we must acknowledge as God's gift. Daniel remained steadfast in his religion. Whatever they call…

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