Daniel 1:15 net — At the end of the ten days their appearance was better and their bodies were healthier than all the young men who had b…

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"At the end of the ten days their appearance was better and their bodies were healthier than all the young men who had been eating the royal delicacies."

— Daniel 1:15, NET Bible

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Daniel 1 — Context

12

“Please test your servants for ten days by providing us with some vegetables to eat and water to drink.

13

Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who are eating the royal delicacies; deal with us in light of what you see.”

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So the warden agreed to their proposal and tested them for ten days.

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At the end of the ten days their appearance was better and their bodies were healthier than all the young men who had been eating the royal delicacies.

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So the warden removed the delicacies and the wine from their diet and gave them a diet of vegetables instead.

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Now as for these four young men, God endowed them with knowledge and skill in all sorts of literature and wisdom– and Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.

18

When the time appointed by the king arrived, the overseer of the court officials brought them into Nebuchadnezzar’s presence.

Daniel 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 1:15 say?
Daniel 1:15 in the NET Bible reads: “At the end of the ten days their appearance was better and their bodies were healthier than all the young men who had been eating the royal delicacies.”
Where is Daniel 1:15 in the Bible?
Daniel 1:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 1, verse 15.
Who wrote Daniel?
Daniel is traditionally attributed to Daniel (traditional). Conservative scholarship dates Daniel to the 6th century BC; critical scholarship often proposes a 2nd-century-BC date for the apocalyptic portions. It was written c. 605–530 BC.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Daniel is a young exile in Babylon who, with his three friends, refuses to bow to the world's gods. The book combines courageous narratives — the fiery furnace, the lions' den — with sweeping prophetic visions of the kingdoms of earth giving way to the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.
What are the major themes of Daniel?
Daniel explores themes including Sovereignty, Faithfulness, Prophecy, Kingdoms, Son of Man. These themes shape the meaning and context of Daniel 1:15.
What translation should I read Daniel 1:15 in?
Daniel 1:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Daniel 1:15?
Daniel 1:15 reads (NET): “At the end of the ten days their appearance was better and their bodies were healthier than all the young men who had been eating the royal delicacies.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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