# The king counted out for them

The king's officials did this task for him. AT: "The king's officials counted out for them" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# his delicacies

the special, rare, good foods that the king ate

# These young men were to be trained

This can be stated in active form. AT: "Ashpenaz was to train these young men" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# trained

"taught skills"