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Daniel 3:24 Β· KJV

"Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king."

King James Version

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Passage Context

22Therefore because the king's commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire slew those men that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.
23And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
24Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king.
25He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.
26Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, came forth of the midst of the fire.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean to be astonished by God's power?

2

How do you respond when your expectations are challenged?

3

When have you seen a miraculous outcome in your life?

Life Application

faith

Recognize moments when God has surprised you with His faithfulness. Share these experiences to encourage others.

courage

Be open to the unexpected ways God may work in your life, and trust in His plans.

People in This Verse

NebuchadnezzarOT

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

First appearance: 2 Kings 24:1

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.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The astonishment of Nebuchadnezzar at the miraculous preservation of the three men reflects the theme of God's power to save, which is central to the gospel.

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