Daniel 1:17

As for these four children -On the word “children,” see the notes atDaniel 1:4. CompareDaniel 1:6. God gave them knowledge and skill -See the notes atDaniel 1:9. There is no reason to suppose that in the “knowledge and skill” here referred to, it is meant to be implied that there was anything miraculous, or that there was any direct inspiration. Inspiration was evidently confined to Daniel, and pertained to what is spoken of under the head of “visions and dreams.” The fact that “all” this was to be attributed to God as his gift, is in accordance with the common method of speaking in the Scriptures; and it is also in accordance with “fact,” that “all” knowledge is to be traced to God.