Daniel 1:4

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

In whom

And skilful

Ability

Daniel 1:17

Proverbs 22:29

Bible References

In whom

Indeed, any person who has a defect is not to approach the Tent of Meeting the blind, the lame, one who is mutilated in the face or who has a very long limb,

If a man disfigures his fellow, whatever he did is to be done to him also.

Afterwards, he asked Zebah and Zalmunna, "What were the men like whom you killed at Tabor?" They answered, "Like you, each one like the son of a king""

Now throughout all of Israel no one was as handsome as Absalom or so highly praised, from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head there wasn't a single thing wrong about him.

"At this time Moses was born. He was beautiful in the sight of God, and for three months he was cared for in his father's house.

and might present the church to himself in all its glory, without a spot or wrinkle or anything of the kind, but holy and without fault.

And skilful

and said, "May the name of God be blessed forever and ever; wisdom and power are his for evermore.

There's a man in your kingdom in whom dwells the spirit of the holy gods. During your grandfather's reign, he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom, like that of the gods. Your grandfather, King Nebuchadnezzar your kingly predecessor appointed him to be chief administrator over the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers,

Wisdom given as strength to a wise person is better than having ten powerful men in the city.

So Moses learned all the wisdom of the Egyptians and became a great man, both in words and in deeds.

Ability

As for these four young men, God gave them knowledge, aptitude for learning, and wisdom. Daniel also could understand all kinds of visions and dreams.

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will work for kings, not unimportant people.