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The Official's Fear Was Real
Commentators emphasize that the official's fear for his life was not an exaggeration. In what one scholar calls a "reign of terror" under a despotic king, his head was genuinely in danger if the youths appeared unhealthy. This wasn't a simple excuse but a reflection of the severe political reality, highlighting the gravity of the risk Daniel was asking him to take.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 1:10
18th Century
Theologian
And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king - He was apprehensive that if Daniel appeared less healthy,…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 1:10
19th Century
Bishop
Of your sort, i.e., of your contemporaries, those who are of the same age with you.
Charles Spurgeon
On Daniel 1:10
19th Century
Preacher
What a reign of terror there is in a despotic country, where kings can do as they will! For the smallest offense, a man's head may be in danger.
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John Calvin
On Daniel 1:10
16th Century
Theologian
Daniel faces a refusal from the prefect; indeed, as I have recently remarked, the prefect's humanity is not praised for listening to Daniel’s wish …
John Gill
On Daniel 1:10
17th Century
Pastor
And the prince of the eunuchs said to Daniel, I fear my lord the king
This he said, not as refusing and denying the …
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 1:8–16
17th Century
Minister
The advantages we believe we create for ourselves, we must acknowledge as God's gift. Daniel remained steadfast in his religion. Whatever they call…