Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king, New Living Translation Then Nebuchadnezzar flew into a rage and ordered that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought before him. When they were brought in, English Standard Version Then Nebuchadnezzar in furious rage commanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought. So they brought these men before the king. Berean Standard Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar, furious with rage, summoned Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king, Berean Literal Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar, in rage and fury, commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. Then they brought these men before the king. King James Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Then they brought these men before the king. New King James Version Then Nebuchadnezzar, in rage and fury, gave the command to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. So they brought these men before the king. New American Standard Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar in rage and anger gave orders to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; then these men were brought before the king. NASB 1995 Then Nebuchadnezzar in rage and anger gave orders to bring Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego; then these men were brought before the king. NASB 1977 Then Nebuchadnezzar in rage and anger gave orders to bring Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego; then these men were brought before the king. Legacy Standard Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar in rage and wrath said to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; then these men were brought before the king. Amplified Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar in a furious rage gave a command to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; and these men were brought before the king. Berean Annotated Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar (may Nebo protect the crown), furious with rage, summoned Shadrach (royal / the great scribe), Meshach (guest of the king), and Abednego (servant of Nebo). So these men were brought before the king, Christian Standard Bible Then in a furious rage Nebuchadnezzar gave orders to bring in Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then in a furious rage Nebuchadnezzar gave orders to bring in Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king. American Standard Version Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. Then they brought these men before the king. Contemporary English Version King Nebuchadnezzar was furious. So he sent for the three young men and said, English Revised Version Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. Then they brought these men before the king. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then, in a fit of rage and anger, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Immediately, they were brought to the king. Good News Translation At that, the king flew into a rage and ordered the three men to be brought before him. International Standard Version Nebuchadnezzar flew into a rage and furiously ordered that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought before him. NET Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar in a fit of rage demanded that they bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego before him. So they brought them before the king. New Heart English Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Then they brought these men before the king. Webster's Bible Translation Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. Then they brought these men before the king. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Nebuchadnezzar, furious with rage, summoned Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king, World English Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar in rage and fury commanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought. Then these men were brought before the king. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen Nebuchadnezzar, in anger and fury, has said to bring in Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. Then these men have been brought in before the king. Berean Literal Bible Then Nebuchadnezzar, in rage and fury, commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. Then they brought these men before the king. Young's Literal Translation Then Nebuchadnezzar, in anger and fury, hath said to bring in Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. Then these men have been brought in before the king. Smith's Literal Translation At that time Nebuchadnezzar in anger and wrath, said to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. Then they brought these men before the king. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen Nabuchodonosor in fury, and in wrath, commanded that Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago should be brought: who immediately were brought before the king. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Nebuchadnezzar, in fury and in wrath, commanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego should be brought, and so, without delay, they were brought before the king. New American Bible Nebuchadnezzar flew into a rage and sent for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who were promptly brought before the king. New Revised Standard Version Then Nebuchadnezzar in furious rage commanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought in; so they brought those men before the king. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen King Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. And they brought them before the king. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Then Nebukadnetsar the King, in anger and in rage, said to bring Shadrak, Mishak and Abednego, and they brought them before the King OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. Then were these men brought before the king. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then Nabuchodonosor in wrath and anger commanded to bring Sedrach, Misach, and Abdenago: and they were brought before the king. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Accused…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, 14and Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, is it true that you do not serve my gods or worship the golden statue I have set up?… Cross References Then Nebuchadnezzar, furious with rage, Esther 1:12 Queen Vashti, however, refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs. And the king became furious, and his anger burned within him. Esther 7:7 In his fury, the king arose from drinking his wine and went to the palace garden, while Haman stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life, for he realized that the king was planning a terrible fate for him. Psalm 2:1-2 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: summoned Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. 2 Chronicles 18:8 So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.” Matthew 2:7-8 Then Herod called the Magi secretly and learned from them the exact time the star had appeared. / And sending them to Bethlehem, he said: “Go and search carefully for the Child, and when you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.” 1 Kings 1:32 Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. So these men were brought before the king, Genesis 47:2 And he chose five of his brothers and presented them before Pharaoh. Genesis 41:14 So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh. 1 Samuel 16:21-23 When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul loved him very much, and David became his armor-bearer. / Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.” / And whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would pick up his harp and play. Then Saul would find relief and feel better, and the spirit of distress would depart from him. Exodus 5:2 But Pharaoh replied, “Who is the LORD that I should obey His voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and I will not let Israel go.” Esther 3:5 When Haman saw that Mordecai would not bow down or pay him homage, he was filled with rage. Acts 4:18-20 Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. / But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Acts 5:29 But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. 2 Kings 6:31 He announced, “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if the head of Elisha son of Shaphat remains on his shoulders through this day!” Matthew 10:18-20 On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. / But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say. / For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Acts 7:54 On hearing this, the members of the Sanhedrin were enraged, and they gnashed their teeth at him. Treasury of Scripture Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Then they brought these men before the king. in his. Daniel 3:19 Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace one seven times more than it was wont to be heated. Daniel 2:12 For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon. Genesis 4:5 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell. Then. Matthew 10:18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. Mark 13:9 But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. Luke 21:12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. Jump to Previous Abednego Abed'nego Abed-Nego Anger Commanded Furious Fury Meshach Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnez'zar Orders Passion Rage Shadrach Summoned WrathJump to Next Abednego Abed'nego Abed-Nego Anger Commanded Furious Fury Meshach Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnez'zar Orders Passion Rage Shadrach Summoned WrathDaniel 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. Then Nebuchadnezzar, furious with rage Nebuchadnezzar was the king of Babylon, a powerful empire during the 6th century BC. His fury reflects the absolute authority he wielded and the expectation of complete obedience from his subjects. The king's anger is a response to the defiance of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who refused to worship the golden image he had set up. This incident highlights the tension between the worship of God and the idolatry prevalent in Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar's rage can be seen as a representation of the world's opposition to God's people, a theme echoed throughout Scripture. summoned Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego So these men were brought before the king Persons / Places / Events 1. NebuchadnezzarThe king of Babylon, known for his powerful reign and the construction of the golden statue that he commanded all to worship. His reaction in this verse shows his authoritarian nature and intolerance for disobedience. 2. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Three Jewish men, also known by their Hebrew names Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, who were taken into Babylonian captivity. They are known for their unwavering faith in God, refusing to bow to the king's statue. 3. Babylon The setting of this event, a significant city in ancient Mesopotamia, known for its wealth, power, and idolatry. It represents a place of testing for the faith of God's people. 4. The Golden Statue An idol erected by Nebuchadnezzar, symbolizing the king's power and the demand for absolute loyalty. It serves as a test of faith for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. 5. The Fiery Furnace Although not mentioned in this specific verse, it is the consequence faced by those who refuse to worship the statue, highlighting the severity of the king's decree. Teaching Points Faith Under PressureShadrach, Meshach, and Abednego exemplify steadfast faith in God despite external pressures. Believers today are called to stand firm in their convictions, even when faced with societal or cultural demands that contradict their faith. The Cost of Discipleship Following God may lead to persecution or trials, as seen in the threat of the fiery furnace. Christians should be prepared to face challenges for their beliefs, trusting in God's deliverance and sovereignty. God's Sovereignty Over Earthly Powers Nebuchadnezzar's rage and authority are ultimately subject to God's greater power. This reminds believers that no earthly power can thwart God's plans or His protection over His people. Courageous Witness The boldness of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego serves as an example of witnessing to God's truth in hostile environments. Christians are encouraged to be courageous in sharing their faith, trusting that God will use their testimony for His glory. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Daniel 3:13?2. How does Nebuchadnezzar's anger in Daniel 3:13 reflect human pride today? 3. What can we learn from Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's faith under pressure? 4. How does Daniel 3:13 connect to other biblical examples of faith under trial? 5. How should Christians respond to authority figures when faith is challenged? 6. What steps can we take to remain faithful when facing modern-day "fiery furnaces"? 7. Why did Nebuchadnezzar react with rage in Daniel 3:13? 8. How does Daniel 3:13 challenge our understanding of divine authority versus earthly power? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Daniel 3:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Daniel 3? 11. What happened to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Babylon? 12. Why is Daniel, a prominent figure in the king's court, conspicuously absent in the events of Daniel 3? 13. Is there any historical evidence that Nebuchadnezzar suddenly declared the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego supreme (Daniel 3:28-29)? 14. Where was Daniel during his friends' furnace ordeal? What Does Daniel 3:13 Mean Then Nebuchadnezzar“Then Nebuchadnezzar…” (Daniel 3:13) signals an immediate response from the monarch who had erected the ninety-foot image (Daniel 3:1). • Nebuchadnezzar’s earlier confession that Daniel’s God is “God of gods” (Daniel 2:47) is already fading from his mind; pride often displaces past convictions (cf. Exodus 15:1 → 5). • The timing—right after the informers’ accusation (Daniel 3:8-12)—shows how swiftly earthly authority can react when its glory is challenged (Acts 12:21-23). Furious with rage His anger is recorded twice (Daniel 3:13, 19), underscoring how idolatry fuels wrath against any dissent. • Like Pharaoh’s fury when Moses demanded Israel’s release (Exodus 10:28), Nebuchadnezzar’s wrath exposes a heart hardened against God’s supremacy (Psalm 2:1-3). • Proverbs 16:14 notes, “A king’s wrath is a messenger of death”; in this chapter that proverb moves from potential to reality with the fiery furnace. Summoned Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Calling them by their Babylonian names reminds us that the empire had tried to recast their identity (Daniel 1:7), yet their loyalty remained with the Lord. • Their refusal to bow singled them out (Daniel 3:12), echoing how Daniel later stands alone in prayer (Daniel 6:10-13). • Jesus foretold similar summons before rulers “for My name’s sake” (Matthew 10:18), showing that allegiance to God repeatedly collides with civic demands. • Their combined witness—three men together—mirrors Ecclesiastes 4:12: “A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” So these men were brought before the king The scene shifts from public ceremony to royal courtroom, heightening the test of faith. • Like Peter and John hauled before the Sanhedrin (Acts 4:7-12), the three Hebrews will have opportunity to testify before authority. • Luke 21:12-15 promises believers wisdom when facing hostile rulers; the coming verses show that promise lived out centuries earlier. • Being “brought” hints at compulsion, yet they come without resistance, trusting God’s sovereign hand (Isaiah 43:2). Summary Daniel 3:13 captures the clash between human pride and steadfast faith. Nebuchadnezzar’s explosive anger meets the calm resolve of servants who bow only to the Lord. The verse sets the stage for God to display His power, reminding readers that no earthly fury can overturn divine purposes or silence faithful testimony. Verse 13. - Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Ahed-nego. Then they brought these men before the king. The Septuagint differs from the Massoretic in translating חְמָא (hama) as a verb, and therefore rendering, θυμωθεὶς ὀργῇ, "infuriated with rage." Theodotion is in close agreement with the Massoretic, as also the Pe-shitta, with this difference, that the Syriac repeats the preposition, in which it is followed by Jerome. The word translated. "brought" presents some grammatical difficulty: the word is הֵיתַיוּ (haythayoo). The form seems active, but the meaning is passive. Professor Bevan suggests a difference of vocalization. The accusation of those who desired to devour these Jewish councillors was successful in its immediate aim. Nebuchadnezzar is filled with rage and fury against those who, having been the creatures of his favour, had yet dared to do despite to his authority. It might even be that their unheard-of want of courtesy to the monarch would also be regarded as discourtesy still more flagrant to the god to whose honour the statue or pillar had been erected, and this dedicative feast instituted. He commands the criminals to be brought to him. Fierce and furious as Nebuchadnezzar is, fanatic as he is for the religion of his fathers, he is yet just. These officials, however disrespectfully they have acted, have yet a right to be heard in their own defence. They are sent for by the monarch, and in due course they come. It is not impossible that Nebuchadnezzar, with all his rage and fury, was yet shrewd enough to see envy behind the accusation; it is because these men are Jews, and have been highly advanced, that the Chaldeans are ready to bring accusations of impiety against them.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thenבֵּאדַ֤יִן (bê·ḏa·yin) Preposition-b | Adverb Strong's 116: Then, thereupon Nebuchadnezzar, נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר֙ (nə·ḇū·ḵaḏ·neṣ·ṣar) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5020: Nebuchadnezzar -- a Babylonian king furious וַחֲמָ֔ה (wa·ḥă·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2528: A rage with rage, בִּרְגַ֣ז (bir·ḡaz) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7266: Violent anger summoned אֲמַר֙ (’ă·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 560: To say, tell, command Shadrach, לְשַׁדְרַ֥ךְ (lə·šaḏ·raḵ) Preposition-l | 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 So בֵּאדַ֙יִן֙ (bê·ḏa·yin) Preposition-b | Adverb Strong's 116: Then, thereupon these אִלֵּ֔ךְ (’il·lêḵ) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 479: These men גֻּבְרַיָּ֣א (guḇ·ray·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate Strong's 1400: A person were brought הֵיתָ֖יוּ (hê·ṯā·yū) Verb - Hofal - Perfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 858: To arrive before קֳדָ֥ם (qo·ḏām) Preposition Strong's 6925: Before the king, מַלְכָּֽא׃ (mal·kā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 4430: A king Links Daniel 3:13 NIVDaniel 3:13 NLT Daniel 3:13 ESV Daniel 3:13 NASB Daniel 3:13 KJV Daniel 3:13 BibleApps.com Daniel 3:13 Biblia Paralela Daniel 3:13 Chinese Bible Daniel 3:13 French Bible Daniel 3:13 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Daniel 3:13 Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury (Dan. 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