Daniel 3:19 · KJV

"Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego: therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace one seven times more than it was wont to be heated."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁷If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.

¹⁸But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

¹⁹Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego: therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace one seven times more than it was wont to be heated.

²⁰And he commanded the most mighty men that were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace.

²¹Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to authority when you disagree?

What does standing firm in your beliefs mean for you?

When have you faced consequences for your faith?

Life Application

faith

Stand firm in your beliefs, even when faced with pressure. Seek support from your community to strengthen your resolve.

courage

Identify areas in your life where you need to show courage and take a stand, just as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego did.

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(Baghdad, Iraq today)

The capital of the Babylonian Empire, known for its wealth and power. It was a center of culture and religion during the Exilic Period.

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