Daniel 1:3-4,17 - Then the king commanded Ashpenaz, his chief eunuch, to bring some of the people of Israel, both of the royal family and of the nobility, youths without blemish, of good appearance and skillful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, understanding learning, and competent to stand in the king's palace, and to teach them the literature and language of the Chaldeans… As for these four youths, God gave them learning and skill in all literature and wisdom, and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Genesis 39:6 - So he left all that he had in Joseph's charge, and because of him he had no concern about anything but the food he ate. Now Joseph was handsome in form and appearance.
Daniel 2:4 – Then the Chaldeans said to the king in Aramaic, “O king, live forever! Tell your servants the dream, and we will show the interpretation.”
Application:
· Joseph exercised authority without seeing this as an opportunity to betray or exploit others
· Do I build up those in the society in which I find myself? Do I remain true to God amid life’s pressures? Daniel did.
· Daniel was chosen to be taught Aramaic because he was good-looking, smart, well-informed, a quick learner and qualified. (sounds like me – except the Aramaic part – HA!)JJJ
All Scripture verses taken from ESV
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