Daniel 1:16
Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
In other versions
So the steward took away their dainties, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse.
ASV
So the keeper regularly took away their meat and the wine which was to have been their drink, and gave them grain.
BBE
So the steward took away their delicate food, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
DBY
So the steward took away their dainties, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse.
WEB
And the Meltzar is taking away their portion of food, and the wine of their drink, and is giving to them vegetables.
YLT
Thus Melzar took away the portion of their food, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them vegetables.
ENG
Thus Melzar took away the portion of their food, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse.
WBT
So the steward continued to withhold their choice food and the wine they were to drink, and he gave them vegetables instead.
BSB
In context
14So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.
15And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king's meat.
16Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
17As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
18Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Melzar