Daniel 1:19

New American Bible - revised edition

When the king had spoken with all of them, none was found equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah; and so they entered the king’s service.

Cross References

Genesis 41:46

Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh, king of Egypt. After Joseph left Pharaoh, he went throughout the land of Egypt.

1 Kings 17:1

Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab: “As the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, during these years there shall be no dew or rain except at my word.”

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see those skilled at their work? They will stand in the presence of kings, but not in the presence of the obscure.

Jeremiah 15:19

Thus the Lord answered me: If you come back and I take you back, in my presence you shall stand; If you utter what is precious and not what is worthless, you shall be my mouth. Then they will be the ones who turn to you, not you who turn to them.

Daniel 1:18

At the end of the time the king had specified for their preparation, the chief chamberlain brought them before Nebuchadnezzar.

Daniel 1:4

They should be young men without any defect, handsome, proficient in wisdom, well informed, and insightful, such as could take their place in the king’s palace; he was to teach them the language and literature of the Chaldeans.

Daniel 1:5

The king allotted them a daily portion of food and wine from the royal table. After three years’ training they were to enter the king’s service.

Daniel 1:6

Among these were Judeans, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.

Daniel 1:7

The chief chamberlain changed their names: Daniel to Belteshazzar, Hananiah to Shadrach, Mishael to Meshach, and Azariah to Abednego.

Daniel 2:13

When the decree was issued that the wise men should be slain, Daniel and his companions were also sought out.

Daniel 3:29

For we have sinned and transgressed by departing from you, and we have done every kind of evil.