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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Daniel 1 - Introduction

Jehoiakim's captivity. Ashpenaz taketh Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: they refusing the king's portion, do prosper with pulse and water: their excellency in wisdom.

Before Christ 606.

THIS chapter relates the history of Daniel during the early part of his captivity, and especially the mode of treatment of himself and some young friends, before they were introduced to the personal attendance on king Nebuchadnezzar.

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See also Daniel 1 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    Section I. - Authenticity of the Chapter For the general argument in favor of the genuineness and authenticity of the Book of Daniel, see the Introduction, Sections II and III. To the genuineness and...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    1 6 The _first_part of the book, describing the experiences of Daniel and his three companions under Nebuchadnezzar (chs. 1 4), Belshazzar (ch. 5), and Darius the Mede (ch. 6). CHAP. 1. INTRODUCTION...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    EXAMINATION ONE REFUTATIONS (Answer the following by giving the argument which will correct the statement) 1. The Book of Daniel was written in the 2nd century B.C. by an unknown author. Refute! 2...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO DANIEL 1. This chapter begins with an account of the first captivity of the Jews, in the times of Jehoiakim; of which captivity Daniel was one, and it is mentioned on his account, Dan...

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