Overview
Daniel 3:1, Nebuchadnezzar dedicates a golden image in Dura; Daniel 3:8, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are accused for not worshipping the image; Daniel 3:13, They being threatened, make a good confession; Daniel 3:19, They are cast into the furnace, Daniel 3:24. from which God delivers them; Daniel 3:28, Nebuchadnezzar seeing the miracle blesses God, and advances them.

sent: Exodus 32:4-6, Numbers 25:2, Judges 16:23, 1 Kings 12:32, Proverbs 29:12, Revelation 17:2
Reciprocal: Esther 1:3 - the nobles Esther 9:3 - the rulers Jeremiah 51:44 - the nations Daniel 3:24 - counsellors Daniel 3:27 - the princes Daniel 6:7 - All Matthew 20:25 - exercise dominion

the princes: Achashdarpenaya rendered lieutenants in Esther 3:12, etc., probably chief satraps or viceroys from the Persian achash great, eminent, and sitrab, a satrap. Psalms 82:1-8; Acts 19:34-35; Romans 1:21-28, Romans 3:11; 1 Corinthians 1:24-26; Revelation 13:13-16; Revelation 17:13, Revelation 17:17
the governors: Signaya, in Persian shagnah deputies or lieutenants.
captains: Pacawatha, governors of provinces. See note on Esther 3:13.
the judges: Adargazraya, chief judges, or senators, from adar, great, and Chal. gezar, to judge, decree.
the treasurers: Gedavraya, written gizzavraya Ezra 7:21, treasurers, from the Persian gunjvar.
the counsellors: Dethavraya counsellors, judges, from dath, in Persian dad, law, and var, possessor or guardian.
the sheriffs: Tiphtaya probably the same as the Arabic Mufti or head officer of law.
Reciprocal: Esther 1:3 - the nobles Jeremiah 51:44 - the nations Daniel 3:24 - counsellors Daniel 3:27 - the princes

aloud: Chal, with might, Daniel 4:14, Proverbs 9:13-15, Isaiah 40:9, Isaiah 58:1
it is commanded: Chal, they command, Hosea 5:11, Micah 6:16
O people: Daniel 4:1, Daniel 6:25, Esther 8:9
Reciprocal: Psalms 94:20 - frameth Daniel 3:9 - king Daniel 3:10 - hast made Daniel 5:19 - that he Daniel 7:14 - that all

the cornet: Karna the horn. Daniel 3:10, Daniel 3:15
flute: Mashrokeetha, in Syriac mashrookeetha the ףץסידמ, pipe or flute, as Theodotion renders.
dulcimer: or, singing, Chal, symphony
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 6:5 - David 1 Kings 1:40 - pipes 1 Chronicles 13:8 - with harps 2 Chronicles 21:11 - compelled Psalms 150:3 - with the sound Ecclesiastes 2:8 - musical instruments Isaiah 46:6 - they fall Daniel 3:9 - king

king: Daniel 3:4, Daniel 3:5
O King: Daniel 2:4, Daniel 5:10, Daniel 6:6, Daniel 6:21, Romans 13:7
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 1:31 - Let my 2 Kings 11:12 - and said Ezra 5:7 - all peace Nehemiah 2:3 - Let the king Esther 3:4 - that they told Daniel 3:24 - O king

Reciprocal: Daniel 3:6 - falleth Daniel 6:7 - he shall Acts 5:23 - The prison

certain: Daniel 2:49, Daniel 6:13, 1 Samuel 18:7-11, Esther 3:8, Proverbs 27:4, Ecclesiastes 4:4
not regarded thee: Chal, set no regard upon thee, Acts 5:28, Acts 17:7
Reciprocal: Esther 3:4 - he had told Daniel 1:7 - Hananiah Daniel 2:17 - Hananiah

true: or, of purpose, Exodus 21:13, Exodus 21:14
my gods: Daniel 3:1, Daniel 4:8, Isaiah 46:1, Jeremiah 50:2
Reciprocal: Isaiah 44:10 - General John 19:10 - knowest

ye hear: Daniel 3:10
harp: Kaithros in Arabic kitharat, Greek ךיטבסב, the guitar.
sackbut: Sabbecha ףבלגץךח, sambuke, a kind of harp.
psaltery: Pesanter, רבכפחסיןם, a stringed instrument struck with a plectrum; probably similar to what is called a psalterium in Egypt, which Hasselquist describes as a large oblique triangle, with two bottoms two inches from each other, and about twenty catguts of different sizes.
dulcimer: Soomphanya probably the same as the Talmudic סמפון [Strong's H5481], a pipe.
ye fall: Luke 4:7, Luke 4:8
well: Daniel 3:17, Exodus 32:32, Luke 13:9
and who: Daniel 3:28, Daniel 3:29, Daniel 6:16, Daniel 6:20, Exodus 5:2, 2 Kings 18:35, 2 Chronicles 32:15-17, Isaiah 36:20, Isaiah 37:23, Matthew 27:43
we are: Matthew 10:19, Mark 13:11, Luke 12:11, Luke 21:14, Luke 21:15, Acts 4:8-12, Acts 4:19, Acts 5:29, Acts 6:15, Acts 24:10-13
Reciprocal: Genesis 44:18 - as Pharaoh Judges 18:28 - And there 2 Samuel 6:5 - David 1 Kings 19:2 - if I 2 Kings 18:22 - We trust 2 Kings 18:29 - Let not 2 Chronicles 21:11 - compelled Job 10:7 - and there Psalms 11:3 - what Psalms 12:4 - who Psalms 14:6 - Ye Psalms 71:11 - for there Psalms 73:9 - set Proverbs 30:31 - against Ecclesiastes 2:8 - musical instruments Ecclesiastes 8:4 - the word Isaiah 36:14 - General Isaiah 36:18 - Hath Isaiah 50:2 - have I Isaiah 51:13 - were ready Jeremiah 9:23 - neither Jeremiah 44:16 - we Ezekiel 36:20 - These Daniel 2:9 - there is Daniel 3:5 - the cornet Daniel 3:6 - falleth Daniel 3:20 - to bind Micah 7:10 - Where Matthew 13:42 - cast Matthew 20:25 - exercise dominion John 19:10 - knowest Ephesians 6:9 - forbearing Hebrews 7:25 - he is James 3:5 - so

Reciprocal: Exodus 1:17 - feared God Esther 3:4 - he had told Esther 5:9 - he was full Job 36:21 - this Psalms 112:7 - heart Psalms 119:46 - speak Proverbs 28:1 - the righteous Ecclesiastes 4:12 - and a Isaiah 44:8 - ye are Isaiah 51:12 - that thou Jeremiah 26:14 - As for Daniel 3:28 - serve Matthew 10:19 - it shall Matthew 22:21 - and Matthew 26:63 - Jesus Mark 13:11 - take Luke 12:4 - Be Acts 8:1 - except 1 Corinthians 13:3 - though I give Philippians 4:6 - careful Hebrews 11:23 - and they Hebrews 13:6 - I will 1 Peter 3:6 - and 1 Peter 3:15 - and be 1 Peter 4:19 - in Revelation 2:10 - shalt

was Nebuchadnezzar: Daniel 3:13, Proverbs 21:24, Isaiah 51:23, Luke 12:4, Luke 12:5, Acts 5:33, Acts 7:54
full: Chal, filled
the form: Daniel 5:6, Genesis 4:5, Genesis 4:6, Genesis 31:2
he spake: Exodus 15:9, Exodus 15:10, 1 Kings 20:10, 1 Kings 20:11, 2 Kings 19:27, 2 Kings 19:28, Psalms 76:10, Proverbs 16:14, Proverbs 27:3, Proverbs 27:4
one seven: Daniel 6:24, Leviticus 26:18, Leviticus 26:21, Leviticus 26:24, Leviticus 26:28
than: 1 Kings 18:33-35, Matthew 27:63-66
Reciprocal: Genesis 19:9 - pressed Genesis 44:18 - as Pharaoh Exodus 11:8 - a great anger 1 Samuel 22:16 - Thou shalt Esther 1:12 - was the king Esther 3:5 - full of wrath Esther 7:7 - for he saw Psalms 124:3 - their wrath Proverbs 14:29 - but Proverbs 19:12 - king's Isaiah 51:13 - were ready Jeremiah 36:32 - there Ezekiel 21:14 - let the Matthew 2:16 - was exceeding Matthew 5:22 - That Matthew 20:25 - exercise dominion 1 Corinthians 13:4 - vaunteth not itself Hebrews 11:34 - Quenched

most mighty men: Chal, mighty of strength
to bind: Daniel 3:15, Acts 12:4, Acts 12:5, Acts 16:23, Acts 16:25
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 22:16 - Thou shalt Psalms 21:9 - Thou Psalms 76:10 - Surely Psalms 140:10 - let them Daniel 5:19 - whom he would he slew Matthew 2:16 - was exceeding Matthew 22:13 - Bind

in their: Herodotus says the Babylonish dress was a linen tunic, another of woollen, a white short cloak, and a turban.
coats: or, mantles
hats: or, turbans, Daniel 3:21
Reciprocal: Genesis 39:20 - into the prison Jeremiah 29:22 - roasted Daniel 5:19 - whom he would he slew Matthew 13:42 - cast

commandment: Chal, word
urgent: Exodus 12:33
flame: or, spark
slew: Daniel 6:24, Proverbs 11:8, Proverbs 21:18, Zechariah 12:2, Zechariah 12:3, Matthew 27:5, Acts 12:19
Reciprocal: Genesis 39:20 - into the prison 1 Kings 13:28 - the lion had 2 Kings 1:10 - consumed Matthew 13:42 - cast

walking: Isaiah 43:2
they have no hurt: Chal, there is no hurt in them, Psalms 91:3-9, Mark 16:18, Acts 28:5, 1 Peter 3:13
the Son of God: Or, as bar elahin may be rendered, "a son of the gods," i.e., a divine person or angel. Daniel 3:18, Daniel 3:28, Job 1:6, Job 38:7, Psalms 34:7, Proverbs 30:4, Luke 1:35, John 19:7, John 19:8, Romans 1:4
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 18:33 - Fill four 2 Kings 1:10 - consumed Daniel 6:23 - because Matthew 2:13 - until Matthew 14:33 - Of Acts 12:7 - And his Acts 12:11 - that the Acts 16:37 - let

mouth: Chal, door
ye servants: Daniel 3:17, Daniel 2:47, Daniel 6:20, Ezra 5:11, Acts 16:17, Acts 27:23, Galatians 1:10, Revelation 19:5
the most: Genesis 14:18
come forth: Joshua 3:17, Joshua 4:10, Joshua 4:16-18, Isaiah 28:16, Isaiah 52:12, Acts 16:37
Reciprocal: Joshua 4:17 - Come ye up Joshua 4:24 - all the people Ezra 5:8 - the great God Isaiah 54:17 - the heritage Daniel 4:2 - that Micah 6:6 - the high Matthew 2:13 - until Romans 6:22 - become Revelation 7:3 - the servants

the princes: Daniel 3:2, Daniel 3:3, 1 Samuel 17:46, 1 Samuel 17:47, 2 Kings 19:19, Psalms 83:18, Psalms 96:7-9, Isaiah 26:11, Acts 2:6-12, Acts 26:26
upon: Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 11:34
nor was: This miraculous manifestation of Divine power was witnessed by the court and the nation, and was felt as a just punishment on the transgressors, and a signal display of mercy to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, which should operate on all believers to similar acts of faith and confidence in the Lord. Matthew 10:30, Luke 21:17, Luke 21:18, Acts 27:34
Reciprocal: Exodus 3:2 - bush burned 1 Kings 13:28 - the lion had Isaiah 33:13 - Hear Daniel 6:7 - All Daniel 6:23 - because Acts 7:30 - in a flame

Therefore: Daniel 6:26, Daniel 6:27
I make a decree: Chal, A decree is made by me
amiss: Chal, error. the God. Daniel 3:15, Daniel 3:17, Daniel 3:28
cut in pieces: Chal, made pieces, Daniel 2:5, *marg.
because: Daniel 6:27, Deuteronomy 32:31, Psalms 3:8, Psalms 76:10
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 3:24 - what God Ruth 1:16 - thy God 1 Samuel 17:46 - all the earth 2 Kings 5:15 - now I know 2 Kings 10:27 - made it a draught house Ezra 6:11 - his house Ezra 7:26 - whosoever Esther 1:22 - into every province Psalms 77:14 - thou hast Psalms 86:8 - Among Psalms 105:1 - make known Psalms 135:5 - I know Psalms 145:6 - And men Isaiah 44:17 - Deliver me Isaiah 50:2 - have I Jeremiah 51:44 - the nations Ezekiel 36:23 - and the heathen Daniel 4:1 - unto all Daniel 5:19 - whom he would he slew Daniel 6:20 - is Habakkuk 2:19 - that Hebrews 7:25 - he is

the king: 1 Samuel 2:30, Psalms 91:14, John 12:26, Romans 8:31
promoted: Chal, made to prosper, Psalms 1:3
Reciprocal: Proverbs 22:11 - the king Daniel 3:1 - in the province