Daniel 1:3
“And the king spake unto 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;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the king spake unto Ashpenaz, the master of his eunuchs,.... That is, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon spake to this…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs - On the general reasons which may have influenced the king…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Master of his eunuchs - This word eunuchs signifies officers about or in the palace whether literally eunuchs or not.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Daniel 1:1-7
We have in these verses an account,
I. Of the first descent which Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, in the first year of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Daniel 1:3-5
Nebuchadnezzar's purpose to have certain noble and promising youths educated for the king's service.
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