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A Stand Against Defilement
Commentators explain that Daniel's refusal was not merely about diet. The primary concern was avoiding defilement from food that was likely offered to Babylonian idols or violated Jewish law. Scholars like Calvin emphasize this was a deliberate act to resist cultural assimilation and the subtle temptation of royal luxury, thereby preserving his identity as a faithful servant of God.
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 1:8
18th Century
Theologian
But Daniel purposed in his heart – evidently in agreement with the young men who had been selected with him (). Daniel, it seems, formed thi…
Charles Ellicott
On Daniel 1:8
19th Century
Bishop
Daniel purposed in his heart.— He was cautious from the first. He feared that he might eat something that had been consecrated to …
Charles Spurgeon
On Daniel 1:8
19th Century
Preacher
But Daniel purposed in his heart –
I always like to come across a "but" when any scheme of this kind is going on. When the plan is …
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John Calvin
On Daniel 1:8
16th Century
Theologian
Here Daniel shows his endurance of what he could neither cast off nor escape; but meanwhile, he took care that he did not depart from the fear of G…
John Gill
On Daniel 1:8
17th Century
Pastor
But Daniel purposed in his heart It being proposed to him to be brought up in the manner before described, he revolved it…
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…