8 But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile (taint, dishonor) himself with the *1:8 The first portions of the food and wine would have been presented to idols before being served at the table.king’s finest food or with the wine which the king drank; so he asked the commander of the officials that he might [be excused so that he would] not defile himself. [Num 6:1-4; 1 Cor 10:21]