Daniel 1:16 bbe — So the keeper regularly took away their meat and the wine which was to have been their drink, and gave them grain.

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"So the keeper regularly took away their meat and the wine which was to have been their drink, and gave them grain."

— Daniel 1:16, Bible in Basic English

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Daniel 1 — Context

13

Then take a look at our faces and the faces of the young men who have food from the king's table; and, having seen them, do to your servants as it seems right to you.

14

So he gave ear to them in this thing and put them to the test for ten days.

15

And at the end of ten days their faces seemed fairer and they were fatter in flesh than all the young men who had their food from the king's table.

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So the keeper regularly took away their meat and the wine which was to have been their drink, and gave them grain.

17

Now as for these four young men, God gave them knowledge and made them expert in all book-learning and wisdom: and Daniel was wise in all visions and dreams.

18

Now at the end of the time fixed by the king for them to go in, the captain of the unsexed servants took them in to Nebuchadnezzar.

19

And the king had talk with them; and among them all there was no one like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah; so they were given places before the king.

Daniel 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 1:16 say?
Daniel 1:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So the keeper regularly took away their meat and the wine which was to have been their drink, and gave them grain.”
Where is Daniel 1:16 in the Bible?
Daniel 1:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 1, verse 16.
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 1:16.
What translation should I read Daniel 1:16 in?
Daniel 1:16 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 1:16?
Daniel 1:16 reads (BBE): “So the keeper regularly took away their meat and the wine which was to have been their drink, and gave them grain.” 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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