Daniel Chapter 1 Vs. 3

Daniel Taken to Babylon

And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes; Dan. 1:3

king spake unto... This was after Nebuchadnezzar was back in Babylon and made king in the room of his father Nabopolassar.

of the king’s... Daniel and his companions were chosen to fulfill Isa. 39:1-8 (Dan. 1:3-6).

of the princes... Eight qualifications demanded by the king:

1. They must be princes (Dan. 1:3).

2. They must be youths (children, Dan. 1:4).

3. They must be without blemish physically (Dan. 1:4).

4. They must be handsome; good in appearance (Dan. 1:4).

5. They must be well educated—skillful in wisdom.

6. They must be skillful in knowledge (Dan. 1:4).

7. They must be proficient in the sciences (Dan. 1:4).

8. They must be refined and polished so as to be able to stand before kings (Dan. 1:4).