Was Daniel a eunuch

Answer 1

While I do not know of a passage of scripture that specifically states that Daniel was a eunuch, there is strong evidence to believe so. The prophesy of Isaiah concerning the fall to Babylon, chapter 39, vs. 7 in particular, speaks of the young men of Judah being taken away and made "eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon." This prophecy took place during the younger years of Daniel's life. Daniel chapter 1, verses 1 and following, state that Daniel was among those brought to Babylon; vs. 6 in particular. Also, we see that Daniel was placed under the charge of Ashpenaz, master of the eunuchs. The fact that Daniel rose to such a high position of authority in the kingdoms of Nebuchadnezzar and Darius, almost certainly confirms that Daniel was made a eunuch, which was common practice in those days to prevent any offspring being born to anyone who might challenge the throne.