Why does Sar ha'Sarisim fear the king if Daniel does not want the food?
Malbim #1: If he finds out that you do not want it, it is like rebellion against him. If I will hide this, I fear lest he see that you look worse than your colleagues, and he will sense that I did not feed you like he commanded.
Malbim #2: Daniel requested Kosher food from the king's table. This is not like rebellion. However, if the king will see that you look inferior to your colleagues, I will be liable for not feeding you like he commanded.
What is the meaning of "Asher Minah"?
Rashi: He summonsed and supplied.
Why does it say "Mishteichem" (plural)?
Ibn Ezra: You will drink from what the king drinks in summer and in winter.
Why would their faces be sad?
Ibn Ezra: They would be like faces of sad people.
What is "k'Gilchem"?
Rashi: It is like you, like 'Ben Gilo' (Yevamos 120a). Ibn Ezra ? we do not find like this in Tanach.
Malbim: They are the same age, height and diet as you.
What is "v'Chiyavtem Es Roshi la'Melech"?
Rashi citing the Targum: I will be liable to be beheaded.


