Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king’s meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.
Just look at how we're doing compared to the guys who are eating all the king's fancy food, and then decide what you want to do with us based on what you see.
Sometimes the best argument is just letting your results speak for themselves.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Daniel and his friends were taken as exiles to Babylon after the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem, where they were selected for special training in the king's court. They were offered the king's rich food and wine, which likely included items that violated Jewish dietary laws, leading Daniel to propose an alternative to avoid defiling themselves. He suggested a ten-day test comparing their health and appearance to that of others eating the royal provisions.
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