Foreign land, names changed, families murdered (in all likelihood) and in the conquering king’s palace. That is a recipe for capitulation to culture. Daniel and company were out of their element and being forced to accept the culture of the conquering Babylonians. In the face of overwhelming pressure, Daniel and his companions stood tall and refused the ungodly culture of the Babylonians. The consequences were immediate, Daniel and his friends grew in stature and wisdom. The practical application is that we as Christians have to stand up and refuse the ungodly parts of culture that are pressuring us to succumb.