Daniel 1:11

“Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,”

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then said Daniel to Melzar,.... The prince of the eunuchs, having put off Daniel with the above answer, seems to have…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel ... - Margin, or, the “steward.” It is…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Then said Daniel to Melzar - Melzar was an officer under Ashpenaz, whose office it was to attend to the food, clothing,…

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, 1882–1921Daniel 1:11-16

From the answer given by the chief of the eunuchs, Daniel gathers that he does not view his request unfavourably, though…