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# Daniel 01 General Notes
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#### Structure and formatting
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##### Training for government jobs
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Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were chosen to be trained for service in the Babylonian kingdom. It was not unusual for foreigners to be given positions in the Babylonian government as advisors or cultural ambassadors.
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#### Special concepts in this chapter
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##### Food laws
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The food from the king included things the Jews were not allowed to eat according to the law of Moses. Daniel requested permission not to eat the king's food. He proved to the king that this food was not necessary for good health. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]])
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## Links:
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* __[Daniel 01:01 Notes](./01.md)__
* __[Daniel intro](../front/intro.md)__
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