Daniel 1:4
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1:4young men in whom there was no physical defect and who were handsome,18 well versed in all kinds of wisdom, well educated19 and having keen insight,20 and who were capable21 of entering the king’s royal service22—and to teach them the literature and language23 of the Babylonians.24
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- 18 Heb “good of appearance.”
- 19 Heb “knowers of knowledge.”
- 20 Heb “understanders of knowledge.”
- 21 Heb “who had strength.”
- 22 Heb “to stand in the palace of the king.” Cf. vv. 5, 19.
- 23 The language of the Chaldeans referred to here is Akkadian, an East Semitic cuneiform language.
- 24 Heb “Chaldeans” (so , , , ). This is an ancient name for the Babylonians.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
youths without blemish, of good appearance and skillful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, understanding learning, and competent to stand in the king’s palace, and to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
young men without any physical defect, good-looking, suitable for instruction in all wisdom, knowledgeable, perceptive, and capable of serving in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the Chaldean language and literature.
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NLTNew Living Translation
“Select only strong, healthy, and good-looking young men,” he said. “Make sure they are well versed in every branch of learning, are gifted with knowledge and good judgment, and are suited to serve in the royal palace. Train these young men in the language and literature of Babylon.”
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
youths who have no physical defect, and who are handsome, and who are prudent in all wisdom and endowed with knowledge, and who understand insight, and who have the ability in them to serve in the palace of the king. And the king ordered him to teach them the literature and the language of the Chaldeans.
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KJV 1900King James Version
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.
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