the master of his eunuchs. Hebrew. rab sarisayn = master or chief of the eunuchs; whence the title "Rab-saris" in 2 Kings 18:17. See note there. Called "prince" in Daniel 1:7.
children. sons.
and. even, or both. Some codices, with six early printed editions, omit this "and": reading "sons of Israel, of the king's seed" (or "seed-royal").
princes. nobles. Hebrew. partemim,. Persian word, found only here and Esther 1:3; Esther 6:9. Not the same word as in verses: Daniel 1:7; Daniel 1:8; Daniel 1:10; Daniel 7:11, &c.