Daniel 1:5

And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king's meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.

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Other Translations for Daniel 1:5

BSB
The king assigned them daily provisions of the royal food and wine. They were to be trained for three years, after which they were to enter the king's service.
AKJV
And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king's meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.
CPDV
And the king appointed for them provisions for each day, from his own food and from the wine which he himself drank, so that, after being nourished for three years, they would stand in the sight of the king.
ERV
And the king appointed for them a daily portion of the king's meat, and of the wine which he drank, and that they should be nourished three years; that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.
NHEB
The king appointed for them a daily portion of the king's royal food, and of the wine which he drank, and that they should be nourished three years; that at its end they should stand before the king.
SMT
And the king will allot to them the word of a day in its day from the king's dainties and from the wine of his drinking: and to nourish them three years, and from the end of three years they shall stand before the king.

Commentary for Daniel 1:5

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Overview of Daniel 1:5
Summary
King provides royal food and wine for youth training
Place
Babylon
Event
Youth receive royal provisions
Estimated Time Period
c. 605 BC
Category
Narrative