There is a saying in England that is taking the Queen's shilling. It means that you are receiving payment for service to your country. When a member of parliament works against the government he should not be taking the Queen's shilling. How can you be dependent upon the Queen for your livelihood and work against her at the same time?
Daniel understood this principle. He refused to eat the king's food because he wanted to show his dependence upon God and not upon the king. However in doing this he wanted to show kindness to the king's official so he suggested a ten day trial.
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