Daniel 1:8-9

Amplified Bible

Daniel’s Resolve

⁸ But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile (taint, dishonor) himself with the ^[a]king’s finest food or with the wine which the king drank; so he asked the commander of the officials that he might [be excused so that he would] not defile himself.^{(A) 9} Now God granted Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the commander of the officials,