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The king talked with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king.
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Honoring God Brings Honor
Commentators agree that Daniel and his friends' promotion was a direct result of their faithfulness. By honoring God with their choices, God honored them with exceptional wisdom and a position of influence. As Matthew Henry notes, this serves as a powerful reminder that "God will honor those who honor him." Their excellence was a testimony to their God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the king communed with them—Hebrew, “spoke with them.” He probably conversed with them on the points that had constituted the p…
19th Century
Baptist
And Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams (Daniel 1:17).
Now at the end of the days that the king had …
16th Century
Protestant
Now, Daniel relates how he and his companions were brought forward at a set time. Three years had been appointed by the king for their instruction …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the king communed with them He asked them several questions upon the several articles of literature in which they had…
Daniel and his companions kept to their religion; and God rewarded them with eminence in learning. Godly young people should strive to do better th…
