Daniel 1:15

15 After the ten days they looked healthy and well fed. In fact, they looked better than any of the young men who ate the king's food.

Daniel 1:15 Meaning and Commentary

Daniel 1:15

And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer,
and fatter in flesh
At the time fixed for the trial of them, when they came to be examined, they appeared to be of a better complexion, and a more healthful look, and even plumper and fatter, with good solid flesh, and not swelled up as persons in a dropsy: than all the children which did eat the portion of the king's meat:
who appeared at the same time, and were compared with them, being under the care of the same persons: now this was owing to the blessing of divine Providence, as Jacchiades observes; for, how healthful soever pulse may be, or the several things designed by it, particularly rice, of which Aben Ezra on the place gives great encomiums, as very salutary and nourishing, and a purifier of the blood; yet neither that, nor any of the things before mentioned, tend to make persons fat in flesh, as these were.

Daniel 1:15 In-Context

13 Then compare us with the young men who eat the king's food. See how we look. After that, do what you want to."

14 So the guard agreed. He tested them for ten days.

15 After the ten days they looked healthy and well fed. In fact, they looked better than any of the young men who ate the king's food.

16 So the guard didn't require Daniel and his friends to eat the special food or drink the wine. He gave them vegetables instead.

17 God gave knowledge and understanding to those four young men. So they understood all kinds of writings and subjects. And Daniel could understand all kinds of visions and dreams.