Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But there are some Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego—who pay no attention to you, Your Majesty. They neither serve your gods nor worship the image of gold you have set up.” New Living Translation But there are some Jews—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—whom you have put in charge of the province of Babylon. They pay no attention to you, Your Majesty. They refuse to serve your gods and do not worship the gold statue you have set up.” English Standard Version There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men, O king, pay no attention to you; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” Berean Standard Bible But there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—who have ignored you, O king, and have refused to serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.” Berean Literal Bible There are men of the Jews whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men do not set upon you, O king, the regard! To your gods they do not serve, and to the image of gold that you have set up they do not give homage!” King James Bible There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. New King James Version There are certain Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego; these men, O king, have not paid due regard to you. They do not serve your gods or worship the gold image which you have set up.” New American Standard Bible There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the administration of the province of Babylon, namely Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. These men, O king, have disregarded you; they do not serve your gods, nor do they worship the golden statue which you have set up.” NASB 1995 “There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the administration of the province of Babylon, namely Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego. These men, O king, have disregarded you; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden image which you have set up.” NASB 1977 “There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the administration of the province of Babylon, namely Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego. These men, O king, have disregarded you; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden image which you have set up.” Legacy Standard Bible There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the administration of the province of Babylon, namely Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. These men, O king, do not pay attention to you; they do not serve your gods and do not worship the golden image which you have set up.” Amplified Bible There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the administration of the province of Babylon, namely Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. These men, O king, pay no attention to you; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden image which you have set up.” Berean Annotated Bible But there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon (confusion by mixing)—Shadrach (royal / the great scribe), Meshach (guest of the king), and Abednego (servant of Nebo)—who have ignored you, O king, and have refused to serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up. Christian Standard Bible There are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men have ignored you, the king; they do not serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.” Holman Christian Standard Bible There are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men have ignored you, the king; they do not serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.” American Standard Version There are certain Jews whom thou hast appointed 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. Contemporary English Version Sir, you appointed three men to high positions in Babylon Province, but they have disobeyed you. Those Jews, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, refuse to worship your gods and the statue you have set up." English Revised Version There are certain Jews whom thou hast appointed 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation There are certain Jews whom you appointed to govern the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men didn't obey your order, Your Majesty. They don't honor your gods or worship the statue that you set up." Good News Translation There are some Jews whom you put in charge of the province of Babylon--Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego--who are disobeying Your Majesty's orders. They do not worship your god or bow down to the statue you set up." International Standard Version "Certain influential Jewish men whom you appointed to manage the city of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—have neither paid attention to you, your majesty, nor served your gods. And they won't worship the golden statue that you set up." NET Bible But there are Jewish men whom you appointed over the administration of the province of Babylon--Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego--and these men have not shown proper respect to you, O king. They don't serve your gods and they don't pay homage to the golden statue that you have erected." New Heart English Bible There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men, O king, have not regarded you: they do not serve your gods, nor worship the golden image which you have set up." Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—who have ignored you, O king, and have refused to serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.” World English Bible There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men, O king, have not respected you. They don’t serve your gods, and don’t worship the golden image which you have set up.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThere are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the work of the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, these men have not made of you, O king, [any] regard; your gods they are not serving, and to the golden image you have raised up—are not making worship.” Berean Literal Bible There are men of the Jews whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men do not set upon you, O king, the regard! To your gods they do not serve, and to the image of gold that you have set up they do not give homage!” Young's Literal Translation There are certain Jews whom thou hast appointed over the work of the province of Babylon -- Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, these men have not made of thee, O king, any regard; thy gods they are not serving, and to the golden image thou hast raised up -- are not making obeisance.' Smith's Literal Translation There are men, Jews, that thou didst appoint over the business of the province of Babel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego; these men set not an account to thee, O king: they served not to thy gods; and to the image of gold that thou didst set up they prostrated themselves not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow there are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the works of the province of Babylon, Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago: these men, O king, have slighted thy decree: they worship not thy gods, nor do they adore the golden statue which thou hast set up. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet there are influential Jews, whom you have appointed over the works of the region of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men, O king, have scorned your decree. They do not worship your gods, and they do not adore the gold statue which you have raised up.” New American Bible There are certain Jews whom you have made administrators of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have paid no attention to you; they will not serve your god or worship the golden statue which you set up.” New Revised Standard Version There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These pay no heed to you, O king. They do not serve your gods and they do not worship the golden statue that you have set up.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThere are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded you; they do not serve your god, nor do they worship the golden image which you have set up. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated There are here men, Judeans, whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babel: Shadrak, Mishak and Abednego. Those men have not esteemed you, oh King, and they do not serve your god, and they do not worship the image of gold that you have set up!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917There are certain Jews whom thou hast appointed 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.' Brenton Septuagint Translation There are certain Jews whom thou has appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Sedrach, Misach, and Abdenago, who have not obeyed thy decree, O king: they serve not thy gods, and worship not the golden image which thou hast set up. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Accused…11and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace. 12But there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon— Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego— who have ignored you, O king, and have refused to serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.” 13Then Nebuchadnezzar, furious with rage, summoned Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king,… Cross References But there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon— Daniel 2:48-49 Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over all the wise men of Babylon. / And at Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king’s court. Daniel 6:3 Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. Genesis 41:41 Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego— Daniel 1:6-7 Among these young men were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. / The chief official gave them new names: To Daniel he gave the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego. Daniel 1:19 And the king spoke with them, and among all the young men he found no one equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they entered the king’s service. Daniel 2:17 Then Daniel returned to his house and explained the matter to his friends Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, who have ignored you, O king, Exodus 1:17 The midwives, however, feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt had instructed; they let the boys live. Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house, where the windows of his upper room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as he had done before. Acts 5:29 But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. and have refused to serve your gods Deuteronomy 6:13 Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name. Exodus 20:3-5 You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, Joshua 24:15 But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!” or worship the golden statue you have set up.” Exodus 32:4-5 He took the gold from their hands, and with an engraving tool he fashioned it into a molten calf. And they said, “These, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt!” / When Aaron saw this, he built an altar before the calf and proclaimed: “Tomorrow shall be a feast to the LORD.” Isaiah 44:15-17 It serves as fuel for man. He takes some of it to warm himself, and he kindles a fire and bakes his bread. He also fashions it into a god and worships it; he makes an idol and bows down to it. / He burns half of it in the fire, and he roasts meat on that half. He eats the roast and is satisfied. Indeed, he warms himself and says, “Ah! I am warm; I see the fire.” / From the rest he makes a god, his graven image. He bows down to it and worships; he prays to it and says, “Save me, for you are my god.” Psalm 115:4-8 Their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. / They have mouths, but cannot speak; they have eyes, but cannot see; / they have ears, but cannot hear; they have noses, but cannot smell; … Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Treasury of Scripture There are certain Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded you: they serve not your gods, nor worship the golden image which you have set up. certain. Daniel 2:49 Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king. 1 Samuel 18:7-11 And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands… Esther 3:8 And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws are diverse from all people; neither keep they the king's laws: therefore it is not for the king's profit to suffer them. not regarded thee. Acts 5:28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. Acts 17:7 Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus. Jump to Previous Abednego Abed-Nego Affairs Appointed Babylon Gods Golden Image Jews Meshach Province Regarded Serve Shadrach WorshipJump to Next Abednego Abed-Nego Affairs Appointed Babylon Gods Golden Image Jews Meshach Province Regarded Serve Shadrach WorshipDaniel 3 1. Nebuchadnezzar dedicates a golden image in Dura.3. They being threatened, make a good confession. 8. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are accused for not worshipping the image. 19. They are cast into the furnace, 24. from which God delivers them. 28. Nebuchadnezzar seeing the miracle blesses God, and advances them. But there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon— This phrase highlights the presence of Jewish exiles in positions of authority within the Babylonian empire. Historically, after the conquest of Jerusalem, many Jews were taken into exile in Babylon. Daniel and his friends, including Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, were among those selected for their wisdom and ability to serve in the king's court (Daniel 1:3-7). This reflects the broader biblical theme of God placing His people in strategic positions, even in foreign lands, to fulfill His purposes (Genesis 41:41-43; Esther 4:14). Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego— who have ignored you, O king, and have refused to serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.” Persons / Places / Events 1. Shadrach, Meshach, and AbednegoThree Jewish men who were appointed to positions of authority in Babylon. They are known for their unwavering faith in God and refusal to worship the golden statue set up by King Nebuchadnezzar. 2. King Nebuchadnezzar The ruler of Babylon who created a golden statue and commanded all to worship it. His decree set the stage for the test of faith faced by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. 3. The Golden Statue An idol erected by King Nebuchadnezzar, symbolizing his power and the gods of Babylon. It was a test of allegiance for all under his rule. 4. The Province of Babylon The region where Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were appointed to manage, highlighting their integration into Babylonian society while maintaining their distinct faith. 5. The Accusers Certain Chaldeans who reported Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to the king, motivated by jealousy or a desire to see them punished for their disobedience to the king's decree. Teaching Points Faithfulness in AdversityShadrach, Meshach, and Abednego exemplify steadfast faith in God despite facing severe consequences. Believers are encouraged to remain faithful to God's commandments, even when societal pressures demand compromise. Courage to Stand Alone The courage to stand against the majority is a vital aspect of Christian discipleship. Like these three men, believers may be called to stand alone in their convictions. God's Sovereignty and Deliverance This account demonstrates God's power to deliver His faithful servants. Trust in God's sovereignty should embolden believers to face trials with confidence. Witness through Obedience The obedience of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego served as a powerful witness to the king and the Babylonian empire. Our obedience to God can be a testimony to those around us. The Cost of Discipleship Following God may come with a cost, including persecution or loss of status. Believers are reminded to count the cost and remain committed to their faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Daniel 3:12?2. How does Daniel 3:12 demonstrate faithfulness under pressure in today's world? 3. What can we learn from Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's refusal to bow? 4. How does Daniel 3:12 connect to the First Commandment in Exodus 20:3? 5. How can we apply Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's courage to our daily lives? 6. What does Daniel 3:12 teach about standing firm in our Christian beliefs? 7. Why did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse to worship Nebuchadnezzar's gods in Daniel 3:12? 8. How does Daniel 3:12 challenge the concept of religious obedience to earthly authorities? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Daniel 3:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 3? 11. What happened to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Babylon? 12. 1 Peter 2:13–14: How can we reconcile the instruction to submit to all human authorities with moral responsibility and examples of civil disobedience elsewhere in the Bible? 13. Is it scientifically possible for individuals to survive a furnace 'seven times hotter' (Daniel 3:19) without any burns or harm? 14. Is there any historical evidence that Nebuchadnezzar suddenly declared the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego supreme (Daniel 3:28-29)? What Does Daniel 3:12 Mean But there are some Jews• The accusers single out believers by ethnicity, reminding us that God’s people have often been a minority under pressure (Esther 3:8; John 15:18-19). • Their words drip with envy; Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego had risen in rank, stirring resentment among the Chaldeans (Daniel 2:48-49). • Faithfulness sometimes puts us in the crosshairs of those threatened by God’s favor on His servants (Genesis 37:11; 1 Peter 4:4). you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon— • Nebuchadnezzar himself had promoted these men, showing that godly excellence can earn high positions even in pagan systems (Daniel 1:19-20; Proverbs 22:29). • The phrase underscores stewardship: they held real authority, yet their ultimate allegiance remained with the Lord, not the empire (Colossians 3:23-24). • Their influence magnified the stakes—if they bowed, many would follow; if they stood, many would notice (Matthew 5:14-16). Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego— • Calling them by their Babylonian names highlights the pressure to conform, yet their Hebrew identities (Hananiah, Mishael, Azariah) and faith remained intact (Daniel 1:7). • God records their names to honor individual courage; faith is personal, not anonymous (Hebrews 11:32-34). who have ignored you, O king, • “Ignored” means they set aside the king’s command, not out of rebellion against government per se, but because it conflicted with God’s higher command (Acts 5:29). • Respectful civil disobedience: they did not riot or insult; they simply would not comply with idolatry (Romans 13:1-5 balanced with Acts 4:19). • Their quiet refusal contrasts with the accusers’ loud outrage, illustrating Proverbs 28:1—“the righteous are as bold as a lion.” and have refused to serve your gods • The first commandment forbids other gods (Exodus 20:3); these men took it literally. • Serving false gods is more than ritual; it is loyalty. They would not mix devotion to Yahweh with Babylon’s pantheon (Joshua 24:15; 1 Corinthians 10:21). • Their refusal exposes the conflict between exclusive biblical faith and religious pluralism (Isaiah 45:5-6). or worship the golden statue you have set up. • The statue was likely ninety feet high (Daniel 3:1); its size mirrors the king’s pride (Isaiah 14:13-14). • Bowing would mean attributing divine honor to an image—a direct violation of Exodus 20:4-5 and Deuteronomy 6:13-14. • Idolatry remains a heart issue today: anything we “set up” and trust above God is a modern statue (Colossians 3:5; 1 John 5:21). • Their stand foreshadows the end-times warning against worshiping the beast’s image (Revelation 13:15), showing that God equips His people to resist. summary Daniel 3:12 spotlights three faithful men singled out for their uncompromising allegiance to the one true God. In a hostile culture they excelled in service yet drew a clear line at idolatry. Their respectful but resolute refusal teaches that when human commands contradict God’s commands, believers must obey God, trusting Him with the consequences. (12) Whom thou hast set.--The high position of these men is mentioned partly to explain the king's anger on account of their supposed ingratitude, and partly to account for the malice and jealousy of their calumniators. But why was Daniel absent from the ceremony? His behaviour some years later (Daniel 6:10) leaves it beyond question that he would not have taken part in any idolatrous rites. Possibly his position as "chief of the wise men" (Daniel 2:48) made his presence unnecessary. Possibly he was absent on other duties. Two things are certain: (1) the object of the book is not to glorify Daniel; (2) a writer of a fictitious story would have recorded a miracle to deliver Daniel, as well as the three children.Hebrew But there areאִיתַ֞י (’î·ṯay) Adverb Strong's 383: Entity, as a, particle of affirmation, there is some Jews יְהוּדָאיִ֗ן (yə·hū·ḏā·yin) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3062: Jews -- inhabitants of Judah you have appointed מַנִּ֤יתָ (man·nî·ṯā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 4483: To count, appoint to manage עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5922: Above, over, upon, against the province מְדִינַ֣ת (mə·ḏî·naṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4083: A judgeship, jurisdiction, a district, a region of Babylon— בָּבֶ֔ל (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 895: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city Shadrach, שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ (šaḏ·raḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7715: Shadrach -- Babylonian name of one of Daniel's companions Meshach, מֵישַׁ֖ךְ (mê·šaḵ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4336: Meshach -- a Babylonian name and Abednego— נְג֑וֹ (nə·ḡōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5665: Abed-nego -- 'servant of Nebo', Babylonian name of one of Daniel's companions [who] אִלֵּ֗ךְ (’il·lêḵ) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 479: These have ignored לָא־ (lā-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3809: Not, no you, טְעֵ֔ם (ṭə·‘êm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2942: Flavor, judgment, account O king, מַלְכָּא֙ (mal·kā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 4430: A king and have refused to לָ֣א (lā) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3809: Not, no serve פָלְחִ֔ין (p̄ā·lə·ḥîn) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 6399: To pay reverence to, serve your gods לֵֽאלָהָךְ֙ (lê·lā·hāḵ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 426: God or worship סָגְדִֽין׃ (sā·ḡə·ḏîn) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5457: To prostrate oneself the golden דַּהֲבָ֛א (da·hă·ḇā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 1722: Gold statue וּלְצֶ֧לֶם (ū·lə·ṣe·lem) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6755: An idolatrous figure you have set up.” הֲקֵ֖ימְתָּ (hă·qê·mə·tā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6966: To arise, stand Links Daniel 3:12 NIVDaniel 3:12 NLT Daniel 3:12 ESV Daniel 3:12 NASB Daniel 3:12 KJV Daniel 3:12 BibleApps.com Daniel 3:12 Biblia Paralela Daniel 3:12 Chinese Bible Daniel 3:12 French Bible Daniel 3:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 3:12 There are certain Jews whom you have (Dan. 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