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God Honors Faithfulness
Commentators see a direct link between the young men's faithfulness to God and their intellectual superiority. Their story serves as a powerful example of the principle that God honors those who honor Him. Their exceptional wisdom was not just natural talent but a divine reward for their commitment in a foreign land.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 1:20
18th Century
Theologian
And in all matters of wisdom and understanding - The margin reads, "of." The Hebrew is, "Everything of wisdom of understanding." The Greek, …
Charles Spurgeon
On Daniel 1:20
19th Century
Preacher
They communed with God, and that was better than being magicians or stargazers. Men of God are ten times better than all those types put together.<…
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 1:20
17th Century
Pastor
And in all matters of wisdom and understanding that the king
inquired of them
At the …
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…