Daniel 1:6 meaning and explanation

Among these young men were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.

Daniel 1:6, Berean Standard Bible

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The opening chapter of Daniel sets the scene: Babylon has besieged Jerusalem, and King Nebuchadnezzar orders his official Ashpenaz to bring promising young men from Judah's royal and noble families into his service. Verse 6 names four of them, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, exiles chosen for their ability and trained in Babylonian language and literature.

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