Discovery BoxDaniel 1:13 
Context1:13 Then compare our appearance 1 with that of 2 the young men who are eating the royal delicacies; 3 deal with us 4 in light of what you see.”
Daniel 9:10
Context9:10 We have not obeyed 5 the LORD our God by living according to 6 his laws 7 that he set before us through his servants the prophets.
Daniel 9:17
Context9:17 “So now, our God, accept 8 the prayer and requests of your servant, and show favor to 9 your devastated sanctuary for your own sake. 10
1 tn Heb “let our appearance be seen before you.”
2 tn Heb “the appearance of.”
3 tn Heb “delicacies of the king.” So also in v. 15.
4 tn Heb “your servants.”
5 tn Heb “paid attention to the voice of,” which is an idiomatic expression for obedience (cf. NASB “nor have we obeyed the voice of”).
6 tn Heb “to walk in.”
7 tc The LXX and Vulgate have the singular.
8 tn Heb “hear.” Here the verb refers to hearing favorably, accepting the prayer and responding positively.
9 tn Heb “let your face shine.” This idiom pictures God smiling in favor. See Pss 31:16; 67:1; 80:3, 7, 19.
10 tn Heb “for the sake of my Lord.” Theodotion has “for your sake.” Cf. v. 19.
