American Standard Version
"So he hearkened unto them in this matter, and proved them ten days. "
— Daniel 1:14, American Standard Version
“So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.”
“So he listened to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.”
“So the warden agreed to their proposal and tested them for ten days.”
“And when he had heard these words, he tried them for ten days.”
“So he gave ear to them in this thing and put them to the test for ten days.”
“So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.”
Then said Daniel to the steward whom the prince of the eunuchs had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:
Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.
Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the youths that eat of the king’s dainties; and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.
So he hearkened unto them in this matter, and proved them ten days.
And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer, and they were fatter in flesh, than all the youths that did eat of the king’s dainties.
So the steward took away their dainties, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse.
Now as for these four youths, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.