Daniel 1:4
The Scripture
(4) Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Daniel and his friends are taken from their city and placed in the king's palace, where they must serve the king's officials. The chapter shows the tension between loyalty to God and obedience to earthly authority.
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