Daniel 1:16

Daniel chapter 1 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

So the steward took away their dainties, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

So the steward took away their dainties, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse.

Context

v.15And 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.

v.16This passage

v.17Now 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.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Daniel 1:12

    Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.