Daniel 1:1, Jehoiakim’s captivity; Daniel 1:3, Ashpenaz takes Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah; v.8, They refusing the king’s portion do prosper with pulse and water; v.17, Their proficiency in wisdom.
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Daniel 1
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