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Daniel 1:16
Thus Melzar took away the portion of their food, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse.
Daniel 1:16 · Webster Bible
Daniel 1:16 in other translations
Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
So the steward continued to withhold their choice food and the wine they were to drink, and he gave them vegetables instead.
So the steward took away their delicacies and the wine that they were given to drink, and gave them vegetables.
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In context
13 Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenances of the children that eat of the portion of the king's provision: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.
14 So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.
15 And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children who ate the portion of the king's provision.
16 Thus Melzar took away the portion of their food, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse.
17 As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
18 Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.
19 And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore they stood before the king.
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