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Daniel 3:12 ยท KJV

"There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up."

King James Version

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Passage Context

10Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, shall fall down and worship the golden image:
11And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.
12There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
13Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. Then they brought these men before the king.
14Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, do not ye serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up?

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean to stand up for your beliefs?

2

How do you navigate conflicts between faith and authority?

3

When have you felt the need to defend your values?

Life Application

courage

Find strength in your convictions and be willing to stand firm in your beliefs.

faith

Consider how you can support others in their faith journeys.

People in This Verse

Abed-negoOT

The third of the three Jewish youths who stood against idolatry, exemplifying loyalty to God above all else.

First appearance: Daniel 1:6

MeshachOT

Another of the three Jewish youths known for their courage and faithfulness to God, even in the face of death.

First appearance: Daniel 1:6

ShadrachOT

One of the three Jewish youths who refused to bow to Nebuchadnezzar's image, demonstrating unwavering faith in God.

First appearance: Daniel 1:6

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Babylon, Iraq today)

The capital of the Babylonian Empire, known for its imposing structures and as a center of cultural and religious life.

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