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A Strategic Royal Selection
Commentators explain that Nebuchadnezzar's order was not random. He specifically chose young men from the royal and noble families of Israel. This was a calculated political move to display his power, secure valuable hostages, and assimilate the brightest minds into his own government to strengthen his empire.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 1:3
18th Century
Theologian
And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs — On the general reasons which may have influenced the king to make the …
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 1:3
19th Century
Bishop
Ashpenaz ... his eunuchs — that is, the courtiers or attendants on the king. (See the marginal translation of Genesis 37:36; and c…
Charles Spurgeon
On Daniel 1:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and…
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John Calvin
On Daniel 1:3
16th Century
Theologian
Here Daniel pursues his narrative and shows the manner in which he was led away along with his companions. The king had demanded young men to be br…
John Gill
On Daniel 1:3
17th Century
Pastor
And the king spoke unto Ashpenaz, the master of his eunuchs ,
&c.] That is, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon spoke to …
Matthew Henry
On Daniel 1:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, in the first year of his reign, took Jerusalem and carried away whomever and whatever he pleased. From this first …