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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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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 1:19
18th Century
Theologian
And the king communed with them—Hebrew, “spoke with them.” He probably conversed with them on the points that had constituted the p…
Charles Spurgeon
On Daniel 1:17–19
19th Century
Preacher
And Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams (Daniel 1:17).
Now at the end of the days that the king had …
John Calvin
On Daniel 1:18–20
16th Century
Theologian
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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John Gill
On Daniel 1:19
17th Century
Pastor
And the king communed with them He asked them several questions upon the several articles of literature in which they had…
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 1:17–21
17th Century
Minister
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…