Daniel 1:15

And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king's meat.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Daniel 1:15

BSB

And at the end of ten days, they looked healthier and better nourished than all the young men who were eating the king's food.

AKJV

And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king's meat.

CPDV

But, after ten days, their faces appeared better and fatter than all the children who had eaten from the king's food.

ERV

And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer, and they were fatter in flesh, than all the youths which did eat of the king's meat.

NHEB

At the end of ten days their faces appeared better and fatter than all the youths who ate of the king's royal food.

SMT

And from the end of ten days their aspect was seen good and fat of flesh above all the children eating of the king's dainties.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Daniel 1:15

AndattheendH7117Noun FeminineoftenH6235Noun daysH3117Noun MasculinetheircountenancesH4758Noun Masculine appearedH7200Verb fairerH2896andfatterH1277AdjectiveinfleshH1320Noun MasculinethanallthechildrenH3206Noun MasculinewhichdideatH398VerbtheportionH6598Noun Masculineoftheking'sH4428Noun Masculine meatH6598Noun Masculine

Commentary for Daniel 1:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Daniel 1:15

Summary

Simple diet produces noticeably better physical results

Place

Babylon

Event

Youths show superior health

Estimated Time Period

c. 605 BC