And at the end of the days that the king had said to bring them in, the chief of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.
As for these four boys, God gave them knowledge and skill in all writing and wisdom. And Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
And the king talked with them. And among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah; and they stood before the king.
And the king set to them the portion of a day in its day, from the king’s food, and the wine of his drinking, even to rear them three years, so that at their end they may stand before the king.
And Daniel went in and asked of the king that he would give him time, and he would show the king the meaning.