The Book of Daniel Part 3

Daniel 1:11-2:13

1. Daniel’s Training in Babylon

A. The Historical Background — 1:1-7

B. The Testing of Daniel and His Friends — 1:8-16

1. Daniel’s Request of the Commander — 1:8-10

2. The Request of the Steward — 1:11-16

a. The steward reported to Ashpenez, not the king (v11)

b. Examine us after ten days of vegetables and water (v12-13)

c. The steward agreed (v14)

d. After ten days they were fatter and healthier looking (v15)

e. So they maintained the diet for the three year period (v16)

C. The Blessing of Daniel — 1:17-21

1. God gave them knowledge and intelligence (v17)

2. Ashpenez presents them to the king (v18)

3. He found ...