19 The king talked with them, and out of them all not one was found like Daniel , Hananiah , Mishael and Azariah ; so they [1] entered the king's personal service e .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Daniel 1:19

Commentary on Daniel 1:17-21

(Read Daniel 1:17-21)

Daniel and his fellows kept to their religion; and God rewarded them with eminence in learning. Pious young persons should endeavour to do better than their fellows in useful things; not for the praise of man, but for the honour of the gospel, and that they may be qualified for usefulness. And it is well for a country, and for the honour of a prince, when he is able to judge who are best fitted to serve him, and prefers them on that account. Let young men steadily attend to this chapter; and let all remember that God will honour those who honour him, but those who despise him shall be lightly esteemed.