Daniel 1:7

Unto whom, &c.— This change of names was a mark of dominion and authority: masters imposed new names upon their slaves. Daniel signifies, God is my judge, or the judgment of God; Belteshazzar—the treasurer of Baal, or, "The depositary of the secrets, or treasure of Baal." Hananiah signifies, God has been gracious to me; or, "That which is gracious and acceptable to the Lord:" Shadrach signifies, according to some, The inspiration of the sun: or, according to others, God guard us from evil. Mishael,—He who comes from, or is of Meshach, "He who belongs to the goddess Sheshach:" A celebrated divinity of the Babylonians, whereof Jeremiah speaks, Jeremiah 25:26. Azariah signifies, God is my succour;—Abed-nego, the servant of the god Nego, which was the sun, or the morning-star. See Calmet.