Dan 1:19 | TNotes | STEP | 1:19 The king talked with all the young men who were trained, not just Daniel and his three friends. This was a thorough oral examination and discussion of things that were most important to the king. God arranged for the four young men to be his witnesses among the nations, and they were greatly honored by being appointed to positions of power, responsibility, and opportunity (cp. Gen 41:37-40 ; 45:5 ; Exod 2:1-10 ).

bGen 41:37-40►

dExod 2:1-10►

‏ Daniel 1:19

1:19 ^a The king talked with all the young men who were trained, not just Daniel and his three friends. This was a thorough oral examination and discussion of things that were most important to the king. God arranged for the four young men to be his witnesses among the nations, and they were greatly honored by being appointed to positions of power, responsibility, and opportunity (cp. Gen 41:37-40 ^b; 45:5 ^c; Exod 2:1-10 ^d).