Daniel 1:4

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

young men without blemish, handsome, gifted in all wisdom, knowledgeable, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace—and to teach them the language and literature of the Chaldeans.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
youths in whom was no blemish, but well-favored, and skillful in all wisdom, and endowed with knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability to stand in the king’s palace; and that he should teach them the learning and the language of the Chaldeans.
World English Bible (WEB)
Children{H3206} in whom was no blemish{H3971}{(H8675)}{H3971}, but well{H2896} favoured{H4758}, and skilful{H7919}{(H8688)} in all wisdom{H2451}, and cunning{H3045}{(H8802)} in knowledge{H1847}, and understanding{H995}{(H8688)} science{H4093}, and such as had ability{H3581} in them to stand{H5975}{(H8800)} in the king's{H4428} palace{H1964}, and whom they might teach{H3925}{(H8763)} the learning{H5612} and the tongue{H3956} of the Chaldeans{H3778}.
Strong's King James
Spotless young men of good appearance, with understanding in all wisdom, paying attention to knowledge, comprehension, and who had an ability of discerning. And [also] the strength for standing in the king's palace. For [the purpose of] teaching them the writing and tongue of the Kasdim.
The F.O.G*
The F.O.G Paraphrase
lads in whom there is no blemish, and of good appearance, and skilful in all wisdom, and possessing knowledge, and teaching thought, and who have ability to stand in the palace of the king, and to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans.
Young's Literal Translation

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