A more subtle challenge for Daniel could have involved his exceptional abilities, which led to his receiving special privileges.
هٰذَا وَإِنَّ دَانِيَالَ وَرِفَاقَهُ ٱلثَّلَاثَةَ كَانُوا مَحَطَّ ٱلْأَنْظَارِ فِيمَا تَدَرَّبُوا لِيَتَوَلَّوْا مَنَاصِبَ رَسْمِيَّةً .‏