Daniel 1:15
“And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king's meat.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer, and fatter in flesh,.... At the time fixed for the trial…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer - Hebrew, “good;” that is, they appeared more beautiful…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Daniel 1:8-16
We observe here, very much to our satisfaction,
I. That Daniel was a favourite with the prince of the eunuchs (Dan 1:9),…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
and(they were) falter in fleshy&c. the expression as Gen 41:2; Gen 41:18 (of the kine) -fat-fleshed."
the children, &c.…
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