21 And Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus.
21 And Daniel remained there until the first year of King Cyrus.
21 And Daniel was there until the first year of King Cyrus.
21 Daniel continued in the king's service until the first year in the reign of King Cyrus.
21 Thus Daniel continued until the first year of King Cyrus.
21 Daniel remained in the royal service until the first year of the reign of King Cyrus.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Daniel 1:21
Commentary on Daniel 1:17-21
(Read Daniel 1:17-21)
Daniel and his fellows kept to their religion; and God rewarded them with eminence in learning. Pious young persons should endeavour to do better than their fellows in useful things; not for the praise of man, but for the honour of the gospel, and that they may be qualified for usefulness. And it is well for a country, and for the honour of a prince, when he is able to judge who are best fitted to serve him, and prefers them on that account. Let young men steadily attend to this chapter; and let all remember that God will honour those who honour him, but those who despise him shall be lightly esteemed.