Daniel 1:3 TLB

[3] Then he ordered Ashpenaz, who was in charge of his palace personnel, to select some of the Jewish youths brought back as captives-young men of the royal family and nobility of Judah-and to teach them the Chaldean language and literature. "Pick strong, healthy, good-looking lads," he said; "those who have read widely in many fields, are well informed, alert and sensible, and have enough poise to look good around the palace."