mel.tsar denotes the appointed attendant who oversees Daniel and his companions' food and drink.

The term denotes an appointed attendant placed over Daniel and his companions, who is shown administering their food and wine.

1. Appointed attendant over provisions · dominant

   In Daniel 1:11, the masculine singular absolute noun identifies the person placed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. In Daniel 1:16, the same form refers to the person who removes their choice food and wine and gives them vegetables; the APB renders the person as “the steward” in both verses.

   Daniel 1:11Daniel 1:16

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the referent as “the steward” in both Daniel 1:11 and Daniel 1:16. The surrounding clauses chiefly show this person's appointment over the group and handling of their provisions.