Daniel 1:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Daniel purposed in his heart. — He was cautious from the first. He feared that he might eat something that had been consecrated to idols. (See 1 Corinthians 8)

Daniel 1:8

8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.