Daniel 1:6-10
Daniel 1:6
Now among them from the sons of Judah were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
Daniel 1:7
Then the commander of the officials assigned new names to them; and to Daniel he assigned the name Belteshazzar, to Hananiah Shadrach, to Mishael Meshach, and to Azariah Abed-nego. Daniel’s Resolve
Daniel 1:8
But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s choice food or with the wine which he drank; so he sought permission from the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself.
Daniel 1:9
Now God granted Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the commander of the officials.
Daniel 1:10
The commander of the officials said to Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who has allotted your food and your drink; for why should he see your faces looking gaunt in comparison to the youths who are your own age? Then you would make me forfeit my head to the king.”