Daniel 1:9

"Now God made Daniel find kindness and compassion in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs."

Key Reflection

In Daniel 1:9, we see how God's intervention worked to bring favor to Daniel and his companions among the officials who were overseeing them. This verse highlights God’s sovereignty in the lives of His people, even when they are in a foreign, oppressive environment like Babylon. The phrase "God made Daniel find kindness and compassion" underscores that this was not merely a personal or natural occurrence but a divine act of grace, ensuring that Daniel would be treated well by the prince of the eunuchs despite being among foreigners who held significant power over them.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Now God had brought Daniel into favor -CompareGenesis 39:21;Proverbs 16:7. By what means this had been done is not mentioned. It may be presumed, however, that it was by the attractiveness of his person and manners, and by the evidence of promising talent which he had evinced. Whatever were the means, however, two things are worthy of notice: (1) The effect of this on the subsequent fortunes of Daniel. It was to him a great advantage, that by the friendship of this man he was enabled to carry out the purposes of temperance and religion which he had formed, without coming in conflict with those who were in power. (2) God was the author of the favor which was thus shown to Daniel.

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