Daniel 1:16
King James Version (KJV)
Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
In context
14 So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.
15 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.
16 Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
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.
18 Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.
Daniel 1:16 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
- WEB World English Bible
- So the steward took away their delicacies and the wine that they were given to drink, and gave them vegetables.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- So the steward continued to withhold their choice food and the wine they were to drink, and he gave them vegetables instead.
- ASV American Standard Version
- So the steward took away their dainties, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And the Meltzar is taking away their portion of food, and the wine of their drink, and is giving to them vegetables.
- DBY Darby Translation
- So the steward took away their delicate food, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Thus Melzar took away the portion of their food, and the wine that they should drink, and gave them pulse.