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Version</a></span><br />Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/daniel/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Now God had given the chief of staff both respect and affection for Daniel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And God gave Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the chief of the eunuchs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now God had brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now God granted Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the commander of the officials.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now God granted Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the commander of the officials,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now God granted Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the commander of the officials,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now God granted Daniel lovingkindness and compassion before the commander of the officials,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now God granted Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the commander of the officials,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God had granted Daniel kindness and compassion from the chief eunuch,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now God made Daniel to find kindness and compassion in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God had made the official friendly and kind to Daniel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now God made Daniel to find favour and compassion in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />God made the chief-of-staff kind and compassionate toward Daniel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and God made Ashpenaz sympathetic to Daniel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />God granted to Daniel grace and compassion on the part of the chief officer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then God made the overseer of the court officials sympathetic to Daniel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now God gave Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now God had brought Daniel into favor and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now God made Daniel find kindness and compassion in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And God gives Daniel for kindness and for mercies before the chief of the eunuchs;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And God giveth Daniel for kindness and for mercies before the chief of the eunuchs;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And God will give Daniel to mercy and compassion before the chiefs of the eunuchs.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And God gave to Daniel grace and mercy in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so God gave Daniel grace and mercy in the sight of the leader of the eunuchs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Though God had given Daniel the favor and sympathy of the chief chamberlain,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now God allowed Daniel to receive favor and compassion from the palace master.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now God gave Daniel grace and mercy in the presence of the chief of the eunuchs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And God gave grace and love to Daniel before the High Eunuch<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And God granted Daniel mercy and compassion in the sight of the chief of the officers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Now God <i>had</i> brought Daniel into favour and compassion with the chief of the eunuchs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/1-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=97" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/daniel/1.htm">Daniel's Faithfulness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8</span>But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. So he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">Now God</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">had granted</a> <a href="/hebrew/1841.htm" title="1841: dā·nî·yêl (N-proper-ms) -- God is my judge, an Isr. leader in Bab. (Aramaic) corresponding to Daniye'l; Danijel, the Heb. Prophet.">Daniel</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: lə·ḥe·seḏ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">favor</a> <a href="/hebrew/7356.htm" title="7356: ū·lə·ra·ḥă·mîm (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Compassion. From racham; compassion; by extension, the womb; by implication, a maiden.">and compassion</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śar (N-msc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the chief</a> <a href="/hebrew/5631.htm" title="5631: has·sā·rî·sîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Eunuch. Or caric; from an unused root meaning to castrate; a eunuch; by implication, valet, and thus, a minister of state.">official,</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>but he said to Daniel, “I fear my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. For why should he see your faces looking thinner than those of the other young men your age? You would endanger my head before the king!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Genesis 39:21</a></span><br />the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">Nehemiah 1:11</a></span><br />O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/2-9.htm">Esther 2:9</a></span><br />And the young woman pleased him and obtained his favor, so he quickly provided her with beauty treatments and the special diet. He assigned to her seven select maidservants from the palace and transferred her with them to the best place in the harem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-7.htm">Proverbs 16:7</a></span><br />When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a></span><br />The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/7-27.htm">Ezra 7:27-28</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put into the heart of the king to so honor the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, / and who has shown me favor before the king, his counselors, and all his powerful officials. And because the hand of the LORD my God was upon me, I took courage and gathered the leaders of Israel to return with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-50.htm">1 Kings 8:50</a></span><br />May You forgive Your people who have sinned against You and all the transgressions they have committed against You, and may You grant them compassion in the eyes of their captors to show them mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-46.htm">Psalm 106:46</a></span><br />He made them objects of compassion to all who held them captive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-26.htm">1 Samuel 2:26</a></span><br />And the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-10.htm">Acts 7:10</a></span><br />and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-52.htm">Luke 2:52</a></span><br />And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-47.htm">Acts 2:47</a></span><br />praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-18.htm">Romans 14:18</a></span><br />For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-33.htm">1 Corinthians 10:33</a></span><br />as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">2 Corinthians 8:21</a></span><br />For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now God had brought Daniel into favor and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28</a></b></br> And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Genesis 39:21</a></b></br> But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/8-50.htm">1 Kings 8:50</a></b></br> And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/ezekiel/47-6.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-25.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Daniel</a> <a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Eunuchs</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-9.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-19.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-20.htm">Feelings</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-1.htm">Find</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-7.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-30.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-32.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-31.htm">Love</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-25.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Official</a> <a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-21.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-23.htm">Show</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-11.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-22.htm">Tender</a> <a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Unsexed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/1-11.htm">Captain</a> <a href="/daniel/2-38.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/daniel/1-10.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/daniel/1-10.htm">Commander</a> <a href="/daniel/2-18.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/daniel/1-10.htm">Daniel</a> <a href="/daniel/1-10.htm">Eunuchs</a> <a href="/daniel/7-22.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/daniel/9-13.htm">Favour</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Feelings</a> <a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Find</a> <a href="/daniel/5-18.htm">Granted</a> <a href="/daniel/2-30.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/daniel/1-17.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/daniel/9-4.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/hosea/1-7.htm">Love</a> <a href="/daniel/2-18.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/daniel/1-10.htm">Officers</a> <a href="/daniel/1-11.htm">Official</a> <a href="/daniel/1-10.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/hosea/1-6.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/daniel/1-10.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/daniel/1-11.htm">Servants</a> <a href="/daniel/2-2.htm">Show</a> <a href="/daniel/4-11.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/daniel/4-15.htm">Tender</a> <a href="/daniel/1-11.htm">Unsexed</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/1-1.htm">Jehoiakim's captivity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/1-3.htm">Ashpenaz takes Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">They refusing the king's portion do prosper with pulse and water.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/1-17.htm">Their proficiency in wisdom.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Hebrew word for God here is "Elohim," which denotes the supreme, all-powerful Creator. This introduction sets the stage for understanding that the events in Daniel's life are orchestrated by a higher power, reminding us of God's active role in the lives of His people. It is a testament to the belief that God is not distant but intimately involved in the affairs of the world, guiding and directing according to His divine will.<p><b>had granted</b><br />The phrase "had granted" comes from the Hebrew word "nathan," meaning to give, bestow, or permit. This indicates that the favor and compassion Daniel received were not earned by his own merit but were gifts from God. It underscores the concept of grace, where God bestows blessings upon His people out of His love and purpose, rather than their deserving actions. This serves as a reminder of the unmerited favor believers receive from God, encouraging them to trust in His provision and timing.<p><b>Daniel</b><br />Daniel, whose name means "God is my judge," is a central figure in this narrative. His name itself is a declaration of faith and reliance on God's justice and sovereignty. Daniel's life exemplifies steadfast faith and integrity, even in the face of adversity. His account encourages believers to remain faithful and trust in God's judgment, knowing that He sees and rewards righteousness.<p><b>favor</b><br />The word "favor" is translated from the Hebrew "chesed," which can also mean kindness or loving-kindness. This term is rich with covenantal overtones, often used to describe God's loyal love and mercy towards His people. In this context, it highlights the special grace Daniel received, which enabled him to find goodwill in the eyes of the chief official. It serves as a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, where He extends His loving-kindness to those who are faithful to Him.<p><b>and compassion</b><br />"Compassion" is derived from the Hebrew word "racham," which conveys a deep, tender mercy or pity. This word is often associated with the compassionate nature of God, who is moved by the plight of His people. The inclusion of both favor and compassion suggests a holistic blessing upon Daniel, encompassing both the benevolence and empathetic understanding of those around him. It reflects the biblical principle that God not only provides materially but also touches the hearts of others to act with kindness and empathy.<p><b>from the chief official</b><br />The "chief official" refers to Ashpenaz, the master of the eunuchs, who was responsible for the young captives in Babylon. This historical context highlights the precarious situation Daniel was in, being a captive in a foreign land under the authority of a pagan ruler. Yet, even in such circumstances, God’s providence is evident as He moves the heart of the official to show favor and compassion towards Daniel. This demonstrates God's ability to influence those in authority, ensuring His purposes are fulfilled, and serves as an encouragement to believers that God can work through any situation or person to bring about His will.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/daniel/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">Into favour.</span>--The close correspondence between Daniel and Joseph has been frequently remarked. Each finds favour with his master, and afterwards with a foreign monarch. The grace of God enables each to overcome the temptations into which his circumstances lead him. The acute natural faculties of each are miraculously increased by God; and, lastly, each is sent into a foreign land to comfort exiled Israel. (See <a href="/genesis/39-21.htm" title="But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed him mercy, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.">Genesis 39:21</a>; <a href="/1_kings/8-50.htm" title="And forgive your people that have sinned against you, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against you, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them:">1Kings 8:50</a>; <a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm" title="O LORD, I beseech you, let now your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants, who desire to fear your name: and prosper, I pray you, your servant this day, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man. For I was the king's cupbearer.">Nehemiah 1:11</a>; <a href="/psalms/106-46.htm" title="He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.">Psalm 106:46</a>.) No less striking is the resemblance of Nebuchadnezzar to Pharaoh.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/daniel/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.</span> The word here translated "tender love" really means "bowels," and then "mercy" or "compassion." Hence the Apostle Paul (<a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Philippians 2:1</a>) combines the two meanings, "If there be any bowels and mercies." The Revised Version is here to be preferred, "favour and compassion,' as the Authorized exaggerates the affection the prince of the eunuchs had for Daniel. The versions in this verse do not afford any marked variations. The Septuagint has <span class="greek">Κύριος</span>, "Lord," usually employed to translate <span class="hebrew">יהוה</span>, Jehovah, instead of <span class="greek">Θεός</span> (<span class="hebrew">אלהים</span>). It is not impossible that the original reading may have been <span class="hebrew">יהוה</span>, though it is to be admitted not likely. <span class="accented">Rahameem</span> is translated <span class="greek">χάριν</span>," favour," in the Septuagint, which is a weak rendering; Theodotion renders <span class="greek">οἰκτιρμόν</span>, which may be regarded as practically equivalent to our Revised Version. While the third verse speaks of the "chief" (<span class="hebrew">רַב</span>) of the eunuchs, a Babylonian and Assyrian title, the more usual Hebrew <span class="hebrew">שַׂר</span> replaces it in this verse and in that which precedes it. From this root the Assyrian and Babylonian word for "king," <span class="accented">sat</span> or <span class="accented">sarru</span>, was derived, while <span class="accented">tab</span> fell on evil days. Among the later Jews it became equivalent to mr doctors of divinity. Before the word for "God" (<span class="accented">Elohim</span>) there is the article. So far as the form stands, it might be plural, and therefore be capable of being translated "the gods," but the verb being singular renders that translation impossible. The affection with which the chief of the eunuchs regarded Daniel is notified to us as the result of God's goodness, who had thus given him favour in the eyes of him set over him. The Hebrew never failed to recognize, in his devouter moments, that the hearts of all men are in the hands of God; that by him kings reign and princes decree wisdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/1-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Now God</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽאֱלֹהִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had granted</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתֵּ֤ן</span> <span class="translit">(way·yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Daniel</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּ֣נִיֵּ֔אל</span> <span class="translit">(dā·nî·yêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1840.htm">Strong's 1840: </a> </span><span class="str2">Daniel -- 'God is my judge', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">favor</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחֶ֖סֶד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥe·seḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and compassion</span><br /><span class="heb">וּֽלְרַחֲמִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·ra·ḥă·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7356.htm">Strong's 7356: </a> </span><span class="str2">Compassion, the womb, a maiden</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the chief</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(śar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">official,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַסָּרִיסִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(has·sā·rî·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5631.htm">Strong's 5631: </a> </span><span class="str2">A eunuch, valet, a minister of state</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/1-9.htm">Daniel 1:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/1-9.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 1:9 Now God made Daniel to find kindness (Dan. 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