Daniel 1:4
Daniel · Old Testament · Chapter 1
“Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.”Daniel 1:4
What Does Daniel 1:4 Mean?
Daniel 1:4 is found in the book of Daniel, chapter 1, verse 4 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Daniel 1:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 7:22“And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.”Daniel 5:11“There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king, I say, thy father, made master of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;”Proverbs 22:29“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”2 Samuel 14:25“But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.”Daniel 1:17“As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.”Daniel 2:10“The Chaldeans answered before the king, and said, There is not a man upon the earth that can shew the king’s matter: therefore there is no king, lord, nor ruler, that asked such things at any magician, or astrologer, or Chaldean.”Leviticus 21:18“For whatsoever man he be that hath a blemish, he shall not approach: a blind man, or a lame, or he that hath a flat nose, or any thing superfluous,”Leviticus 24:19“And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;”Daniel 5:7“The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. And the king spake, and said to the wise men of Babylon, Whosoever shall read this writing, and shew me the interpretation thereof, shall be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about his neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom.”Judges 8:18“Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou art, so were they; each one resembled the children of a king.”Ecclesiastes 7:19“Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.”Daniel 2:20“Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:”Daniel 4:7“Then came in the magicians, the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers: and I told the dream before them; but they did not make known unto me the interpretation thereof.”Acts 7:20“In which time Moses was born, and was exceeding fair, and nourished up in his father’s house three months:”Daniel 2:2“Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to shew the king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king.”Daniel 2:4“Then spake the Chaldeans to the king in Syriack, O king, live for ever: tell thy servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation.”Daniel 3:8“Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews.”Ephesians 5:27“That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.”
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