The Church Fathers on this verse

Daniel 1:14Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

And when he had heard these words, he tried them for ten days.

Douay-Rheims

וַיִּשְׁמַ֥ע לָהֶ֖ם לַדָּבָ֣ר הַזֶּ֑ה וַיְנַסֵּ֖ם יָמִ֥ים עֲשָׂרָֽה׃

Hebrew (Masoretic text)

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One Church Father comments on this verse

Theodoret of Cyrus

5th centuryChurch Father

It occurred that this holy Prophet had a longing, as it was his duty to care for them. He demonstrated the truth of his promises, for, having received the grace of God, these young men surpassed those who had delighted in the royal feast.