Daniel 3:14 · KJV

"Nebuchadnezzar 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?"

King James Version

Passage Context

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?

¹⁵Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?

¹⁶Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond when your faith is challenged?

What does it mean to you to remain faithful in difficult situations?

When have you had to explain your beliefs to others?

Life Application

faith

Be prepared to articulate your beliefs when faced with challenges.

courage

Draw strength from your faith to stand firm in the face of adversity.

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

NebuchadnezzarOT

King of Babylon who led the siege against Jerusalem and was known for his military conquests.

First appearance: 2 Kings 24:1

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 center of the Babylonian Empire, known for its cultural richness and as a place of exile for the Jews.

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