Graphic Bible · Scene 8 of 18

Ashpenaz explains his fear that the king will hold him responsible for the youths’ health.
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Daniel 1:10

The official’s fear

Faith in exile · Daniel 1

Story guide: The chief official fears the king will hold him responsible if the youths look unhealthy.

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10But the chief of the eunuchs said to Daniel, “I fear my lord the king, who assigned your food and your drink. Why should he see your faces looking worse than the youths who are of your own age? Then you would endanger my head with the king.”

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