1:1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Jerusalem, and besieged it. 
1:1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon to Jerusalem, and besieged it. 

1:2 And the LORD gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the vessels into the treasure-house of his god. 
1:2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god. 

1:3 And the king spoke to Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring {certain} of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes; 
1:3 And the king spoke to Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring {certain} of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes; 

1:4 Children in whom {was} no blemish, but of good appearance, and skillful in all wisdom, and intelligent 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 language of the Chaldeans. 
1:4 Children in whom {was} no blemish, but of good appearance, and skilful in all wisdom, and possessing 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 language of the Chaldeans. 

1:5 And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king's food, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end of them they might stand before the king. 
1:5 And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king's food, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end of which they might stand before the king. 

1:6 Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: 
1:6 Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: 

1:7 To whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave to Daniel {the name} of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abed-nego. 
1:7 To whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave to Daniel {the name} of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego. 

1:8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's food, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. 
1:8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's food, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. 

1:9 Now God had brought Daniel into favor and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. 
1:9 Now God had brought Daniel into favour and compassion with the prince of the eunuchs. 

1:10 And the prince of the eunuchs said to Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your provision and your drink: for why should he see your faces more meager than the children who {are} of your sort? then will ye make {me} endanger my head to the king. 
1:10 And the prince of the eunuchs said to Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your food and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse looking than the children who {are} of your age? then shall ye make {me} endanger my head to the king. 

1:11 Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, 
1:11 Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, 

1:12 Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink. 
1:12 Test thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us vegetables to eat, and water to drink. 

1:13 Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenances of the children that eat of the portion of the king's provision: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants. 
1:13 Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king's food: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants. 

1:14 So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days. 
1:14 So he consented to them in this matter, and tried them ten days. 

1:15 And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children who ate the portion of the king's provision. 
1:15 And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children who ate the portion of the king's food. 

1:16 Thus Melzar took away the portion of their food, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse. 
1:16 Thus Melzar took away the portion of their food, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them vegetables. 

1:17 As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. 
1:17 As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. 

1:18 Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar. 
1:18 Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar. 

1:19 And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore they stood before the king. 
1:19 And the king talked with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore they stood before the king. 

1:20 And in all matters of wisdom {and} understanding, that the king inquired of them, he found them ten times superior to all the magicians {and} astrologers that {were} in all his realm. 
1:20 And in all matters of wisdom {and} understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians {and} astrologers that {were} in all his realm. 

1:21 And Daniel continued {even} to the first year of king Cyrus. 
1:21 And Daniel continued {even} to the first year of king Cyrus.