Daniel 1:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Daniel 1:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Daniel 1:13 is a verse from the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Daniel 1:13 — KJV
“Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king's meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.”
— Daniel 1:13 (KJV)
Daniel 1:13 in Context — About the Book of Daniel
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Cross-References for Daniel 1:13
“And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king's meat.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 1:13: countenances, countenance, children
“Wherefore his servants said unto him, Let there be sought for my lord the king a young virgin: and let her stand before the king, and let her cherish him, and let her lie in thy bosom, that my lord the king may get heat. Let there...: Heb. Let them seek a young...: Heb. a damsel, a virgin cherish...: Heb. be a cherisher unto him”
Shares key themes with Daniel 1:13: let, before, eat
“But he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, yea, and made his son to pass through the fire, according to the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out from before the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 1:13: then, before, children
“And walked in the statutes of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out from before the children of Israel, and of the kings of Israel, which they had made.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 1:13: then, before, children
“And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king. worse...: Heb. sadder sort: or, term, or, continuance?”
Shares key themes with Daniel 1:13: then, children, eat
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