Daniel 1:8
The Scripture
(8) But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ruth 1:17Ruth 1:18I Kings 5:5Psalms 119:106Psalms 119:115Acts 11:23I Corinthians 7:37II Corinthians 9:7Leviticus 11:45Leviticus 11:46Leviticus 11:47Deuteronomy 32:38
Related verses (shared words)
Matthew 19:12II Kings 16:15Daniel 1:5Daniel 1:10Mark 2:22Esther 8:8