Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days. New Living Translation The attendant agreed to Daniel’s suggestion and tested them for ten days. English Standard Version So he listened to them in this matter, and tested them for ten days. Berean Standard Bible So he consented to this and tested them for ten days. King James Bible So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days. New King James Version So he consented with them in this matter, and tested them ten days. New American Standard Bible So he listened to them in this matter, and put them to the test for ten days. NASB 1995 So he listened to them in this matter and tested them for ten days. NASB 1977 So he listened to them in this matter and tested them for ten days. Legacy Standard Bible So he listened to them in this matter and tested them for ten days. Amplified Bible So the man listened to them in this matter and tested them for ten days. Christian Standard Bible He agreed with them about this and tested them for ten days. Holman Christian Standard Bible He agreed with them about this and tested them for 10 days. American Standard Version So he hearkened unto them in this matter, and proved them ten days. Contemporary English Version The guard agreed to do what Daniel had asked. English Revised Version So he hearkened unto them in this matter, and proved them ten days. GOD'S WORD® Translation The supervisor listened to them about this matter and tested them for ten days. Good News Translation He agreed to let them try it for ten days. International Standard Version So he listened to what Daniel said and tested them for ten days. Majority Standard Bible So he consented to this and tested them for ten days. NET Bible So the warden agreed to their proposal and tested them for ten days. New Heart English Bible So he listened to them in this matter, and tested them ten days. Webster's Bible Translation So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days. World English Bible So he listened to them in this matter, and tested them for ten days. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he listens to them, to this word, and tries them ten days: Young's Literal Translation And he hearkeneth to them, to this word, and trieth them ten days: Smith's Literal Translation And he wilt hear to them for this word, and he will try them ten days. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when he had heard these words, he tried them for ten days. Catholic Public Domain Version When he had heard these words, he tested them for ten days. New American Bible He agreed to this request, and tested them for ten days; New Revised Standard Version So he agreed to this proposal and tested them for ten days. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo he consented to them in this matter and tested them for ten days. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he submitted to this their word, and he tested them ten days OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So he hearkened unto them in this matter, and tried them ten days. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he hearkened to them, and proved them ten days. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Daniel's Faithfulness…13Then compare our appearances with those of the young men who are eating the royal food, and deal with your servants according to what you see.” 14So he consented to this and tested them for ten days. 15And at the end of ten days, they looked healthier and better nourished than all the young men who were eating the king’s food.… Cross References Daniel 1:12-13 “Please test your servants for ten days. Let us be given only vegetables to eat and water to drink. / Then compare our appearances with those of the young men who are eating the royal food, and deal with your servants according to what you see.” Daniel 1:15-16 And at the end of ten days, they looked healthier and better nourished than all the young men who were eating the king’s food. / So the steward continued to withhold their choice food and the wine they were to drink, and he gave them vegetables instead. Genesis 39:21 the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. Esther 2:9 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. Acts 7:9-10 Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him / 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. Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him. Genesis 41:37-40 This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his officials. / So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?” / Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. ... 1 Kings 10:8-9 How blessed are your men! How blessed are these servants of yours who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom! / Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel. Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to carry out justice and righteousness.” Nehemiah 1:11 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.) Acts 18:10 For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” 1 Samuel 16:22 Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.” Luke 2:52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. Genesis 18:3 “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. 1 Kings 8:50 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. Acts 2:47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Treasury of Scripture So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days. No references for this verse Jump to Previous Agreed Consented Ear Hearkened Hearkeneth Matter Proved Ten Test Tested Tried Trieth WordJump to Next Agreed Consented Ear Hearkened Hearkeneth Matter Proved Ten Test Tested Tried Trieth WordDaniel 1 1. Jehoiakim's captivity.3. Ashpenaz takes Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. 8. They refusing the king's portion do prosper with pulse and water. 17. Their proficiency in wisdom. So he consented The phrase "he consented" indicates a decision made by the chief official overseeing Daniel and his friends. In the Hebrew text, the word used here is "שָׁמַע" (shama), which often means to hear or listen, but in this context, it implies agreement or compliance. This consent is significant as it shows a willingness to accommodate Daniel's request, reflecting God's providential hand in softening the hearts of those in authority. Historically, this moment underscores the tension between maintaining faithfulness to God's laws and the pressures of conforming to a foreign culture. The official's consent is a pivotal moment that allows Daniel and his friends to demonstrate their faith and God's faithfulness. to this and tested them for ten days Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So he consentedוַיִּשְׁמַ֥ע (way·yiš·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to this הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that and tested them וַיְנַסֵּ֖ם (way·nas·sêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 5254: To test, to attempt for ten עֲשָׂרָֽה׃ (‘ă·śā·rāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 6235: Ten days. יָמִ֥ים (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day Links Daniel 1:14 NIVDaniel 1:14 NLT Daniel 1:14 ESV Daniel 1:14 NASB Daniel 1:14 KJV Daniel 1:14 BibleApps.com Daniel 1:14 Biblia Paralela Daniel 1:14 Chinese Bible Daniel 1:14 French Bible Daniel 1:14 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 1:14 So he listened to them in this (Dan. Da Dn) |