While Daniel was coming of age, Babylon was flourishing. Meanwhile, the people of Israel were being exiled from Judah to Babylonia. Could God’s people hope to enjoy life as the Lord’s chosen nation again? Through Daniel’s experiences as a captive and as a government official, and through special messages, God revealed to Daniel his power and his plan for history, showing that he would rescue hi…
1En el año tercero del reinado de Joacim rey de Judá, vino Nabucodonosor rey de Babilonia a Jerusalén, y la sitió.
2Y el Señor entregó en sus manos a Joacim rey de Judá, y parte de los utensilios de la casa de Dios; y los trajo a tierra de Sinar, a la casa de su dios, y colocó los utensilios en la casa del tesoro de su dios.
3Y dijo el rey a Aspenaz, jefe de sus eunucos, que trajese de los hijos de Israel, del linaje real de los príncipes,
4muchachos en quienes no hubiese tacha alguna, de buen parecer, enseñados en toda sabiduría, sabios en ciencia y de buen entendimiento, e idóneos para estar en el palacio del rey; y que les enseñase las letras y la lengua de los caldeos.
5Y les señaló el rey ración para cada día, de la provisión de la comida del rey, y del vino que él bebía; y que los criase tres años, para que al fin de ellos se presentasen delante del rey.
6Entre estos estaban Daniel, Ananías, Misael y Azarías, de los hijos de Judá.
7A estos el jefe de los eunucos puso nombres: puso a Daniel, Beltsasar; a Ananías, Sadrac; a Misael, Mesac; y a Azarías, Abed-nego.
8Y Daniel propuso en su corazón no contaminarse con la porción de la comida del rey, ni con el vino que él bebía; pidió, por tanto, al jefe de los eunucos que no se le obligase a contaminarse.
9Y puso Dios a Daniel en gracia y en buena voluntad con el jefe de los eunucos;
10y dijo el jefe de los eunucos a Daniel: Temo a mi señor el rey, que señaló vuestra comida y vuestra bebida; pues luego que él vea vuestros rostros más pálidos que los de los muchachos que son semejantes a vosotros, condenaréis para con el rey mi cabeza.
11Entonces dijo Daniel a Melsar, que estaba puesto por el jefe de los eunucos sobre Daniel, Ananías, Misael y Azarías:
12Te ruego que hagas la prueba con tus siervos por diez días, y nos den legumbres a comer, y agua a beber.
13Compara luego nuestros rostros con los rostros de los muchachos que comen de la ración de la comida del rey, y haz después con tus siervos según veas.
14Consintió, pues, con ellos en esto, y probó con ellos diez días.
15Y al cabo de los diez días pareció el rostro de ellos mejor y más robusto que el de los otros muchachos que comían de la porción de la comida del rey.
16Así, pues, Melsar se llevaba la porción de la comida de ellos y el vino que habían de beber, y les daba legumbres.
17A estos cuatro muchachos Dios les dio conocimiento e inteligencia en todas las letras y ciencias; y Daniel tuvo entendimiento en toda visión y sueños.
18Pasados, pues, los días al fin de los cuales había dicho el rey que los trajesen, el jefe de los eunucos los trajo delante de Nabucodonosor.
19Y el rey habló con ellos, y no fueron hallados entre todos ellos otros como Daniel, Ananías, Misael y Azarías; así, pues, estuvieron delante del rey.
20En todo asunto de sabiduría e inteligencia que el rey les consultó, los halló diez veces mejores que todos los magos y astrólogos que había en todo su reino.
21Y continuó Daniel hasta el año primero del rey Ciro.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
I
Versículo 1
I. 1:1–6:28 The first half of Daniel, in describing the experiences and wisdom of Daniel and his thr…
1:1–6:28 The first half of Daniel, in describing the experiences and wisdom of Daniel and his three Hebrew friends, demonstrates that God is the ruler of the world and that God’s people need to be faithful and live and act wisely in every situation in which they find themselves.
1:1-21 God fulfilled his prophetic word by sending his rebellious people into exile (see Jer 25:11-12; 29:10). God also extended his grace to a remnant in exile, and he protected and prospered Daniel and three other young Hebrew captives. These young men received the best training of the time in the Babylonian king’s court and were thus well equipped to be God’s witnesses in Babylon. They made the God of Israel known even in exile.
1:1-2 These verses explain how it was that Daniel and his friends were in Babylon and succinctly give the setting in which Daniel lived during the years of exile.
1:1 Prior to this siege, Jehoiakim (609–598 BC) had been a vassal of Egypt; his reign in Judah was exceedingly wicked (2 Kgs 23:36–24:6; 2 Chr 36:5-8; Jer 25). The exile and captivity of Daniel and his friends in 605 BC prefigure the exile of the rest of the nation in 597 and 586 BC (see 2 Kgs 24:1–25:21). The Lord employed King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon as his unwitting servant to accomplish his ends (cp. Jer 25:9; 27:6).
II
Versículo 2
II. 1:2 The Lord, who is sovereign over history, gave the victory to Nebuchadnezzar; it was not accom…
1:2 The Lord, who is sovereign over history, gave the victory to Nebuchadnezzar; it was not accomplished by the king’s might or the power of his god Marduk, the high god of the Babylonian pantheon. The Lord used the Exile to judge and discipline his people, as had been threatened in the Law (e.g., Deut 28:64) and by the prophets (e.g., Jer 25:8-14). • The sacred objects had been dedicated and set aside for use in the Temple of God built by Solomon. After spending nearly seventy years in the treasure-house of Marduk, these vessels were further defiled by Belshazzar in 539 BC (Dan 5:1-4); they were later returned to the rebuilt Temple in Ezra’s time (Ezra 1:7-11; 5:13-16). • the land of Babylonia: Israel’s rebellion led them back to where rebellious humanity had constructed the Tower of Babel (Gen 11:2).
III
Versículo 3
III. 1:3-7 The Lord fulfilled his threat to make sons of the royal family serve in Babylon (Isa 39:7) …
1:3-7 The Lord fulfilled his threat to make sons of the royal family serve in Babylon (Isa 39:7) despite their being heirs to the promises of Davidic kingship. Nebuchadnezzar made a powerful attempt to proselytize them by education, social and religious pressure, and name changes. Instead, their impact upon their pagan surroundings became the outstanding feature of their stay at the king’s palace and court.
1:3 staff: Though often translated “eunuchs” (cp. Isa 39:7), in this case the Hebrew term (saris) likely means that Ashpenaz and those under his authority were high government officials (see 2 Kgs 8:6).
IV
Versículo 4
IV. 1:4 strong, healthy: They had no defect or blemish that would disqualify them; the Lord had the s…
1:4 strong, healthy: They had no defect or blemish that would disqualify them; the Lord had the same requirements for Israel’s priests (Lev 21:16-24; 22:17-25). These youths had the wisdom, knowledge, understanding, and character needed to function at the highest levels of government. • The literature of Babylon was immense and included wisdom and esoteric literature, creation stories, magic incantations, theogonies (origins and genealogies of the gods), legal corpora, ancient histories, letters, dream journals, vision manuals, and mathematical and astrological materials. The education of these young men—all in a foreign language—rivaled that of Moses in Egypt.
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Versículo 5
V. 1:5 The king attempted to create a bond of dependence, gratitude, and loyalty by giving them food…
1:5 The king attempted to create a bond of dependence, gratitude, and loyalty by giving them food and wine from his own kitchens.
VI
Versículo 6
VI. 1:6-7 Their new Babylonian names were to help enculturate the Hebrews into the pagan Babylonian s…
1:6-7 Their new Babylonian names were to help enculturate the Hebrews into the pagan Babylonian society. Daniel (“God is my Judge” or “God has judged”) became Belteshazzar (“Bel [a Babylonian god] protects his life”). Hananiah (“the Lord is grace”) became Shadrach (possibly meaning “command of Aku,” another Babylonian god). Mishael (“who is God?”) became Meshach (“who is Aku?”). Azariah (“the Lord helps”) became Abednego (“servant of Nego/Nebo,” another Babylonian god).
VII
Versículo 8
VII. 1:8-14 Daniel determined not to defile himself with the king’s food and wine or to yield his reli…
1:8-14 Daniel determined not to defile himself with the king’s food and wine or to yield his religious and moral independence to the king. He gave God the opportunity to demonstrate his loving kindness and care toward his trustworthy servants. This strong reliance upon God by Daniel and his friends is a significant motif throughout the book (see also 2:16-23; 3:16-18; 6:16).
1:8 Daniel was determined not to defile himself: The meat and wine from Nebuchadnezzar’s table were probably unclean by Jewish standards. The Babylonians used unclean meats such as pork (see Lev 11:1-23; Deut 14:1-21), and their meat and wine had probably been dedicated to Babylonian gods. The other young Hebrews agreed with Daniel (Dan 1:12-16). They trusted God and obeyed his commands, and God blessed them (cp. Deut 28:1-14).
VIII
Versículo 9
VIII. 1:9 God worked on Daniel’s behalf by influencing Ashpenaz’s attitude (cp. Exod 11:3).
1:9 God worked on Daniel’s behalf by influencing Ashpenaz’s attitude (cp. Exod 11:3).
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Versículo 10
IX. 1:10 Ashpenaz was understandably afraid of the king.
1:10 Ashpenaz was understandably afraid of the king.
X
Versículo 11
X. 1:11-13 Daniel found a wise solution that would protect his spiritual integrity and Ashpenaz’s head.
1:11-13 Daniel found a wise solution that would protect his spiritual integrity and Ashpenaz’s head.
XI
Versículo 12
XI. 1:12 vegetables and water: Such a diet would steer clear of offensive foods (1:8) and, as a kind …
1:12 vegetables and water: Such a diet would steer clear of offensive foods (1:8) and, as a kind of fast, would demonstrate mourning over their exile in a foreign land.
XII
Versículo 13
XII. 1:13-14 make your decision: Daniel’s exemplary wisdom, prudence, and courtesy are seen in his res…
1:13-14 make your decision: Daniel’s exemplary wisdom, prudence, and courtesy are seen in his respectful stance toward his attendant, who responded favorably.
XIII
Versículo 15
XIII. 1:15-21 In their training, Daniel and his friends completed a tough curriculum in the context of …
1:15-21 In their training, Daniel and his friends completed a tough curriculum in the context of the most threatening pagan culture of the day, yet they remained faithful to the Lord. As they mastered language, literature, and science, they pursued excellence and honored God, who added many gifts to their skills and learning.
XIV
Versículo 17
XIV. 1:17 All four young men were outstanding students. God gave Daniel the special ability to interpr…
1:17 All four young men were outstanding students. God gave Daniel the special ability to interpret . . . visions and dreams, which were often prophetic (cp. Joseph, Gen 37:5-11).
XV
Versículo 19
XV. 1:19 The king talked with all the young men who were trained, not just Daniel and his three frien…
1:19 The king talked with all the young men who were trained, not just Daniel and his three friends. This was a thorough oral examination and discussion of things that were most important to the king. God arranged for the four young men to be his witnesses among the nations, and they were greatly honored by being appointed to positions of power, responsibility, and opportunity (cp. Gen 41:37-40; 45:5; Exod 2:1-10).
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Versículo 20
16. 1:20 The magicians were a class of soothsayer priests who could also interpret dreams (cp. Gen 44…
1:20 The magicians were a class of soothsayer priests who could also interpret dreams (cp. Gen 44:1-15) and do wonders (cp. Exod 7:11). The term enchanters (Hebrew ’ashap), found only in Daniel, comes from an Akkadian term for people who uttered spells.
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Versículo 21
17. 1:21 the first year of the reign of King Cyrus: Cyrus the Great ruled over Persia (559–530 BC), M…
1:21 the first year of the reign of King Cyrus: Cyrus the Great ruled over Persia (559–530 BC), Media (from 549 BC), and Babylon (from 539 BC). He thus created the Persian Empire (539–331 BC; see study notes on 5:30, 31; cp. Isa 45:1-2).
Antiguo Testamento
Daniel — Capítulo 1
While Daniel was coming of age, Babylon was flourishing. Meanwhile, the people of Israel were being exiled from Judah to Babylonia. Could God’s people hope to enjoy life as the Lord’s chosen nation again? Through Daniel’s experiences as a captive and as a government official, and through special messages, God revealed to Daniel his power and his plan for history, showing that he would rescue hi…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1En el año tercero del reinado de Joacim rey de Judá, vino Nabucodonosor rey de Babilonia a Jerusalén, y la sitió.
2Y el Señor entregó en sus manos a Joacim rey de Judá, y parte de los utensilios de la casa de Dios; y los trajo a tierra de Sinar, a la casa de su dios, y colocó los utensilios en la casa del tesoro de su dios.
3Y dijo el rey a Aspenaz, jefe de sus eunucos, que trajese de los hijos de Israel, del linaje real de los príncipes,
4muchachos en quienes no hubiese tacha alguna, de buen parecer, enseñados en toda sabiduría, sabios en ciencia y de buen entendimiento, e idóneos para estar en el palacio del rey; y que les enseñase las letras y la lengua de los caldeos.
5Y les señaló el rey ración para cada día, de la provisión de la comida del rey, y del vino que él bebía; y que los criase tres años, para que al fin de ellos se presentasen delante del rey.
6Entre estos estaban Daniel, Ananías, Misael y Azarías, de los hijos de Judá.
7A estos el jefe de los eunucos puso nombres: puso a Daniel, Beltsasar; a Ananías, Sadrac; a Misael, Mesac; y a Azarías, Abed-nego.
8Y Daniel propuso en su corazón no contaminarse con la porción de la comida del rey, ni con el vino que él bebía; pidió, por tanto, al jefe de los eunucos que no se le obligase a contaminarse.
9Y puso Dios a Daniel en gracia y en buena voluntad con el jefe de los eunucos;
10y dijo el jefe de los eunucos a Daniel: Temo a mi señor el rey, que señaló vuestra comida y vuestra bebida; pues luego que él vea vuestros rostros más pálidos que los de los muchachos que son semejantes a vosotros, condenaréis para con el rey mi cabeza.
11Entonces dijo Daniel a Melsar, que estaba puesto por el jefe de los eunucos sobre Daniel, Ananías, Misael y Azarías:
12Te ruego que hagas la prueba con tus siervos por diez días, y nos den legumbres a comer, y agua a beber.
13Compara luego nuestros rostros con los rostros de los muchachos que comen de la ración de la comida del rey, y haz después con tus siervos según veas.
14Consintió, pues, con ellos en esto, y probó con ellos diez días.
15Y al cabo de los diez días pareció el rostro de ellos mejor y más robusto que el de los otros muchachos que comían de la porción de la comida del rey.
16Así, pues, Melsar se llevaba la porción de la comida de ellos y el vino que habían de beber, y les daba legumbres.
17A estos cuatro muchachos Dios les dio conocimiento e inteligencia en todas las letras y ciencias; y Daniel tuvo entendimiento en toda visión y sueños.
18Pasados, pues, los días al fin de los cuales había dicho el rey que los trajesen, el jefe de los eunucos los trajo delante de Nabucodonosor.
19Y el rey habló con ellos, y no fueron hallados entre todos ellos otros como Daniel, Ananías, Misael y Azarías; así, pues, estuvieron delante del rey.
20En todo asunto de sabiduría e inteligencia que el rey les consultó, los halló diez veces mejores que todos los magos y astrólogos que había en todo su reino.
21Y continuó Daniel hasta el año primero del rey Ciro.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 1:1–6:28 The first half of Daniel, in describing the experiences and wisdom of Daniel and his thr…
Versículo 2
II. 1:2 The Lord, who is sovereign over history, gave the victory to Nebuchadnezzar; it was not accom…
Versículo 3
III. 1:3-7 The Lord fulfilled his threat to make sons of the royal family serve in Babylon (Isa 39:7) …
Versículo 4
IV. 1:4 strong, healthy: They had no defect or blemish that would disqualify them; the Lord had the s…
Versículo 5
V. 1:5 The king attempted to create a bond of dependence, gratitude, and loyalty by giving them food…
Versículo 6
VI. 1:6-7 Their new Babylonian names were to help enculturate the Hebrews into the pagan Babylonian s…
Versículo 8
VII. 1:8-14 Daniel determined not to defile himself with the king’s food and wine or to yield his reli…
Versículo 9
VIII. 1:9 God worked on Daniel’s behalf by influencing Ashpenaz’s attitude (cp. Exod 11:3).
Versículo 10
IX. 1:10 Ashpenaz was understandably afraid of the king.
Versículo 11
X. 1:11-13 Daniel found a wise solution that would protect his spiritual integrity and Ashpenaz’s head.
Versículo 12
XI. 1:12 vegetables and water: Such a diet would steer clear of offensive foods (1:8) and, as a kind …
Versículo 13
XII. 1:13-14 make your decision: Daniel’s exemplary wisdom, prudence, and courtesy are seen in his res…
Versículo 15
XIII. 1:15-21 In their training, Daniel and his friends completed a tough curriculum in the context of …
Versículo 17
XIV. 1:17 All four young men were outstanding students. God gave Daniel the special ability to interpr…
Versículo 19
XV. 1:19 The king talked with all the young men who were trained, not just Daniel and his three frien…
Versículo 20
16. 1:20 The magicians were a class of soothsayer priests who could also interpret dreams (cp. Gen 44…
Versículo 21
17. 1:21 the first year of the reign of King Cyrus: Cyrus the Great ruled over Persia (559–530 BC), M…