Now God had granted Daniel favor and compassion from the chief official,
Parallel translations
- WEB Now God made Daniel to find kindness and compassion in the sight of the prince of the eunuchs.
- KJV Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
- NKJV Now God had brought Daniel into the favor and goodwill of the chief of the eunuchs.
- NASB Now God granted Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the commander of the officials.
- NLT Now God had given the chief of staff both respect and affection for Daniel.
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Quick answer
God grants Daniel favor and compassion before the chief official. Behind the official's kindness stands the providential hand of God.
Overview
The narrator credits God directly for the goodwill Daniel finds, echoing how the Lord gave Joseph favor in Egypt (Genesis 39:21). Faithful obedience and divine providence work together; Daniel takes a stand, and God moves hearts. This quiet sovereignty over human officials runs throughout Daniel.
Cross-references & the web
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- Gen 39:21the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.
- Ps 106:46He made them objects of compassion to all who held them captive.
- Prov 16:7When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
- 1 Kgs 8:50May You forgive Your people who have sinned against You and all the transgressions they have committed against You, and may You grant them compassion in the eyes of their captors to show them mercy.
- Neh 2:4“What is your request?” replied the king. So I prayed to the God of heaven
- Acts 7:10and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household.
- Ezra 7:27–28Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put into the heart of the king to so honor the house of the LORD in Jerusalem,
- Neh 1:11O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.)
- Ps 4:3Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.
- Gen 32:28Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.”
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