Dan 1:3 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Dan 1:3-7: 1:3-7 The Lord fulfilled his threat to make sons of the royal family serve in Babylon (Isa 39:7 ) despite their being heirs to the promises of Davidic kingship. Nebuchadnezzar made a powerful attempt to proselytize them by education, social and religious pressure, and name changes. Instead, their impact upon their pagan surroundings became the outstanding feature of their stay at the king’s palace and court. 1:3 staff: Though often translated “eunuchs” (cp. Isa 39:7 ), in this case the Hebrew term ( saris ) likely means that Ashpenaz and those under his authority were high government officials (see 2 Kgs 8:6 ).

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‏ Daniel 1:3

Summary for Dan 1:3-7: 1:3-7 ^a The Lord fulfilled his threat to make sons of the royal family serve in Babylon (Isa 39:7 ^b) despite their being heirs to the promises of Davidic kingship. Nebuchadnezzar made a powerful attempt to proselytize them by education, social and religious pressure, and name changes. Instead, their impact upon their pagan surroundings became the outstanding feature of their stay at the king’s palace and court. 1:3 ^c staff: Though often translated “eunuchs” (cp. Isa 39:7 ^d), in this case the Hebrew term (saris) likely means that Ashpenaz and those under his authority were high government officials (see 2 Kgs 8:6 ^e).