1 King Nebuchadnezzar came to Jerusalem. He fought the city. ️⚔️ 2 God let the king win. The king took temple things to his god’s house in his land, Shinar. 3 The king told his top helper, Ashpenaz, “Bring some boys from Judah.” ️ 4 The boys were strong and smart. They would learn the words of Babylon. 5 The king gave rich food and wine each day. They would learn for 3 years, then work for the king. ⏳ 6 Four boys from Judah were Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. 7 The boss gave new names: Daniel was Belteshazzar; Hananiah was Shadrach; Mishael was Meshach; Azariah was Abednego. ️ 8 Daniel wanted to stay clean for God. He asked the boss, “Please let me not eat the king’s food or drink the wine.” 9 God made the boss kind to Daniel. 10 The boss said, “I am scared. The king may see you look weak and hurt me.” 11 Daniel spoke to the guard who cared for them. ️ 12 “Please test us for 10 days. Give us veggies and water.” 13 “Then look at us and look at the others. Do what you see is good.” ⚖️ 14 The guard said yes and tested them for 10 days. ✅⏱️ 15 After 10 days, they looked better and strong. 16 So the guard gave them veggies and no wine. 17 God helped the four boys learn many things. God helped Daniel know dreams and what they mean. ✨ 18 After the time was done, the king called the boys in. ⏰ 19 The king talked with them. No one was like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. They stood to serve the king. ️ 20 In all hard questions, the four boys were 10 times better than the wise men and magic men. ⭐ 21 Daniel stayed there a long time, until King Cyrus came.