Daniel 3:22
The king’s command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the flames killed the soldiers who carried Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego.
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King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
Therefore 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.
KJV1611 – Modern English
Therefore, because the king's command was urgent and the furnace exceedingly hot, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
Therefore 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 Abednego.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
Therefore{H3606} because{H4481} the king's{H4430} commandment{H4406} was urgent,{H2685} and the furnace{H861} exceeding{H3493} hot,{H228} the flame{H7631} of the fire{H5135} slew{H6992} those{H479} men{H1400} that took up{H5267} Shadrach,{H7715} Meshach,{H4336} and Abed-nego.{H5665}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
Therefore{H3606}{H6903} because{H4481}{H1836} the king's{H4430} commandment{H4406} was urgent{H2685}{(H8683)}, and the furnace{H861} exceeding{H3493} hot{H228}{(H8752)}, the flame{H7631} of the fire{H5135} slew{H6992}{(H8745)} those{H479} men{H1400}{H1994} that took up{H5267}{(H8684)} Shadrach{H7715}, Meshach{H4336}, and Abednego{H5665}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
for the kinges commaundement was so strate, and the ouen was exceadynge hote. As for the men that put in Sydrac, Misac and Abdenago, the flame off the fyre destroyed them.
Geneva Bible (1560)
Therefore, because the Kings commaundement was straite, that the fornace should be exceeding hote, the flame of the fire slew those men that brought foorth Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
Therefore, because the kinges commaundement was straite, & the fornace was exceeding hot, the men that put in Sidrach, Misach, and Abednego, the flamble of the fire destroyed them.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
Therefore 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 Abednego.
Webster's Bible (1833)
Therefore because the king's commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
Therefore, because that the word of the king is urgent, and the furnace heated exceedingly, those men who have taken up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego -- killed them hath the spark of the fire.
American Standard Version (1901)
Therefore 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.
American Standard Version (1901)
Therefore 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.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And because the king's order was not to be put on one side, and the heat of the fire was so great, the men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were burned to death by the flame of the fire.
World English Bible (2000)
Therefore because the king's commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
But since the king’s command was so urgent, and the furnace was so excessively hot, the men who escorted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were killed by the leaping flames.
Referenced Verses
- Exod 12:33 : 33 The Egyptians pressured the people to send them out of the land quickly, for they said, 'We are all going to die!'
- Prov 11:8 : 8 The righteous are rescued from trouble, and the wicked take their place.
- Prov 21:18 : 18 The wicked serve as a ransom for the righteous, and the treacherous for the upright.
- Dan 1:7 : 7 The chief of the officials gave them new names: to Daniel, he gave the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.
- Dan 2:15 : 15 He asked Arioch, the king’s officer, "Why is the king’s decree so urgent?" Then Arioch made the matter known to Daniel.
- Dan 6:24 : 24 At the king’s command, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the lions' den, along with their wives and children. Before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.
- Zech 12:2-3 : 2 Behold, I am making Jerusalem a cup of reeling for all the surrounding nations. Even Judah will be besieged as Jerusalem is attacked. 3 And on that day, I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples. All who try to lift it will be severely injured, and all the nations of the earth will gather against her.
- Matt 27:5 : 5 Then, throwing the silver pieces into the temple, he left. He went and hanged himself.
- Acts 12:19 : 19 After Herod searched for him and did not find him, he interrogated the guards and ordered their execution. Then Herod went down from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there.
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- Dan 3:23-308 verses90%
23 And these three men—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego—fell, bound, into the middle of the blazing fiery furnace.
24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished; he stood up in alarm and said to his counselors, 'Did we not throw three men, bound, into the fire?' They answered the king, 'Certainly, O king.'
25 He exclaimed, 'Look! I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods!'
26 Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the opening of the blazing fiery furnace and called out, 'Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, servants of the Most High God, come out and come here!' So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego came out of the fire.
27 The satraps, prefects, governors, and the king’s officials gathered around and saw that the fire had had no effect on the bodies of these men. Their hair was not singed, their clothes were not burned, and there was no smell of fire on them.
28 Nebuchadnezzar declared, 'Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, who sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him, defied the king’s command, and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.
29 Therefore I issue a decree that any people, nation, or language that speaks against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego shall be cut into pieces and their houses reduced to rubble, for no other god can save in this way.'
30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego in the province of Babylon.
- Dan 3:11-2111 verses89%
11 and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into a blazing fiery furnace.
12 But there are some Jews—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego—whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon. These men do not pay attention to you, O king; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.
13 Then Nebuchadnezzar, in rage and fury, gave orders to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. So these men were brought before the king.
14 Nebuchadnezzar said to them, 'Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the golden statue I have set up?'
15 Now, if you are ready, when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, to fall down and worship the statue I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will immediately be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace. And who is the god who can rescue you from my hands?'
16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego replied to the king, 'Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to answer you concerning this matter.
17 If the God we serve exists, he is able to rescue us from the blazing fiery furnace and deliver us from your hand, O king.
18 But even if he does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.'
19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with rage, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. He ordered that the furnace be heated seven times hotter than usual.
20 And he commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego and throw them into the blazing fiery furnace.
21 So the men were bound in their robes, trousers, turbans, and other clothes, and they were thrown into the midst of the blazing fiery furnace.
- Dan 3:6-83 verses77%
6 Whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into a blazing fiery furnace.'
7 Therefore, as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and all kinds of music, all the nations, peoples, and languages fell down and worshiped the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.
8 At that time, some Chaldeans came forward and maliciously accused the Jews.
- Dan 2:12-132 verses73%
12 Because of this, the king became angry and extremely furious, and he commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be destroyed.
13 The decree was issued, and the wise men were being put to death. They also sought Daniel and his companions to execute them.
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49 At Daniel's request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the affairs of the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king's court.
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22 Because of them, all the exiles of Judah in Babylon will use this curse: 'May the LORD make you like Zedekiah and Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire.'
- Dan 3:1-33 verses70%
1 King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue, ninety feet high and nine feet wide, and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon.
2 Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent for the satraps, prefects, governors, counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the rulers of the provinces to attend the dedication of the statue he had set up.
3 So the satraps, prefects, governors, counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the rulers of the provinces assembled for the dedication of the statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up, and they stood before it.
- Dan 1:18-192 verses69%
18 At the end of the time set by the king to bring them in, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar.
19 The king spoke with them, and among all of them, no one was found to be like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they entered the king's service.
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11 Daniel said to the steward whom the chief of the officials had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
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16 Then the men went as a group to the king and said, 'Remember, O king, that according to the law of the Medes and Persians, no decree or edict that the king issues can be changed.'
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22 As silver is melted in a furnace, so you will be melted in it, and you will know that I, the LORD, have poured out my wrath upon you.
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6 Among them were some from the sons of Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
- Dan 6:23-242 verses68%
23 My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him. Also, I have committed no offense against you, O king.'
24 At the king’s command, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the lions' den, along with their wives and children. Before they reached the floor of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.
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4 Then take some of these again, throw them into the fire, and burn them. From it, a fire will spread to all the house of Israel.
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22 Now the king was sitting in the winter house in the ninth month, and a firepot was burning in front of him.
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18 Fire blazed among their company; flames consumed the wicked.
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20 Surely our enemies are destroyed, and fire has consumed their wealth.