Daniel 1:3

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 of the princes;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Daniel 1:3

BSB
Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his court officials, to bring in some Israelites from the royal family and the nobility-
AKJV
And the king spoke to Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes;
CPDV
And the king told Ashpenaz, the chief of the eunuchs, that he should bring in some of the sons of Israel, and some of the offspring of the king and of the sovereigns:
ERV
And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring in certain of the children of Israel, even of the seed royal and of the nobles;
NHEB
The king spoke to Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring in some of the people of Israel, even of the royal family and of the nobles;
SMT
And the king will say to Ashpenaz the leader of his eunuchs to bring from the sons of Israel and from the seed royal, and from the nobles;

Commentary for Daniel 1:3

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Overview of Daniel 1:3
Summary
King commands selection of captive young men
Place
Babylon
Event
King orders youth recruitment
Estimated Time Period
c. 605 BC
Category
Narrative