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But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank. Therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 8. Daniel, as head and nearer the throne, gave good example to the rest. Worthington.—Defiled, either by eating meat forbidden by the law, or which had before been offered to idols. Challoner.—It was customary among the pagans to make an offering of some parts to their gods, or throw it into the fire. Theod. Calmet.—These reasons determined the pious youths, ( Bible.) who desired also to keep free from gluttony and other vices. Theod. Worthington.
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