Melzar
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| Hebrew / Greek | מֶלְצָר (H4453) |
|---|---|
| Description | Man living at the time of Exile and Return |
| Mentioned in | 2 verses |
| First mention | Daniel 1:11 |
Melzar is a man living at the time of the exile and return. He is named in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Daniel 1:11.
Verses
Daniel
- Daniel 1:11Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,Then Daniel said to the steward whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
- Daniel 1:16Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.So the steward continued to withhold their choice food and the wine they were to drink, and he gave them vegetables instead.
Notes
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