New International VersionThe king’s command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the flames of the fire killed the soldiers who took up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego,
New Living TranslationAnd because the king, in his anger, had demanded such a hot fire in the furnace, the flames killed the soldiers as they threw the three men in.
English Standard VersionBecause the king’s order was urgent and the furnace overheated, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
Berean Standard BibleThe king’s command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the fiery flames killed the men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
King James BibleTherefore 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.
New King James VersionTherefore, 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 Abed-Nego.
New American Standard BibleFor this reason, because the king’s command was harsh and the furnace had been made extremely hot, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.
NASB 1995For this reason, because the king’s command was urgent and the furnace had been made extremely hot, the flame of the fire slew those men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego.
NASB 1977For this reason, because the king’s command was urgent and the furnace had been made extremely hot, the flame of the fire slew those men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego.
Legacy Standard BibleFor this reason, because the king’s word was urgent and the furnace had been heated to an extraordinary degree, the flame of the fire killed those men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.
Amplified BibleBecause the king’s command was urgent and the furnace was extremely hot, the flame of the fire killed the men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.
Christian Standard BibleSince the king’s command was so urgent and the furnace extremely hot, the raging flames killed those men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
Holman Christian Standard BibleSince the king’s command was so urgent and the furnace extremely hot, the raging flames killed those men who carried Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego up.
American Standard VersionTherefore 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.
English Revised VersionTherefore 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.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe king's order was so urgent and the furnace was so extremely hot that the men who carried Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were killed by the flames from the fire.
Good News TranslationNow because the king had given strict orders for the furnace to be made extremely hot, the flames burned up the guards who took the men to the furnace.
International Standard Versionbecause the king's command was so drastic. Since the furnace was blazing hot, its flames killed those who threw Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into the blazing fire.
NET BibleBut 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.
New Heart English BibleTherefore 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.
Webster's Bible TranslationTherefore because the king's commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire killed those men that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe king’s command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the fiery flames killed the men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
World English BibleTherefore because the king’s commandment was urgent and the furnace exceedingly hot, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTherefore, 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—the spark of the fire has killed them.
Young's Literal Translation 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.
Smith's Literal TranslationFor this cause, as the word of the king being severe, and the furnace exceedingly heated, these men that took up to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, the flame of fire killed them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the king's commandment was urgent, and the furnace was heated exceedingly. And the flame of the fire slew those men that had cast in Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago.
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut the king’s order was so urgent that the furnace was heated excessively. As a result, those men who had cast in Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, were killed by the flame of the fire.
New American Biblefor the king’s order was urgent. So huge a fire was kindled in the furnace that the flames devoured the men who threw Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into it.
New Revised Standard VersionBecause the king’s command was urgent and the furnace was so overheated, the raging flames killed the men who lifted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause the king's command was hasty and the furnace was exceedingly hot, the flames of the fire killed those who had accused Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedBecause the word of the King was urgent and the furnace was fired up all the more, the flames of the burning fire also killed those men who had accused Shadrak, Mishak and Abednego OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore because the king's commandment was peremptory, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire slew those men that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.
Brenton Septuagint Translationforasmuch as the king's word prevailed; and the furnace was made exceeding hot.
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Context The Fiery Furnace… 21So they were tied up, wearing robes, trousers, turbans, and other clothes, and they were thrown into the blazing fiery furnace. 22The king’scommandwas so urgentand the furnacesohotthat the fieryflameskilledthemenwhocarried upShadrach,Meshach,and Abednego.23And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, firmly bound, fell into the blazing fiery furnace.…
Cross References Isaiah 43:2When 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.
Hebrews 11:34quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.
Revelation 1:15His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters.
Psalm 66:12You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but You brought us into abundance.
1 Peter 1:7so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 24:6Therefore a curse has consumed the earth, and its inhabitants must bear the guilt; the earth’s dwellers have been burned, and only a few survive.
Jeremiah 29:22Because of them, all the exiles of Judah who are in Babylon will use this curse: ‘May the LORD make you like Zedekiah and Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire!’
2 Peter 3:7And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
Malachi 4:1“For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.”
Matthew 13:42And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Revelation 20:14-15Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death—the lake of fire. / And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.
Exodus 9:24The hail fell and the lightning continued flashing through it. The hail was so severe that nothing like it had ever been seen in all the land of Egypt from the time it became a nation.
Deuteronomy 32:22For a fire has been kindled by My anger, and it burns to the depths of Sheol; it consumes the earth and its produce, and scorches the foundations of the mountains.
2 Kings 1:10-12Elijah answered the captain, “If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.” And fire came down from heaven and consumed the captain and his fifty men. / So the king sent to Elijah another captain with his fifty men. And the captain said to Elijah, “Man of God, the king declares, ‘Come down at once!’” / Again Elijah replied, “If I am a man of God, may fire come down from heaven and consume you and your fifty men.” And the fire of God came down from heaven and consumed the captain and his fifty men.
Ezekiel 22:20-21Just as one gathers silver, copper, iron, lead, and tin into the furnace to melt with a fiery blast, so I will gather you in My anger and wrath, leave you there, and melt you. / Yes, I will gather you together and blow on you with the fire of My wrath, and you will be melted within the city.
Treasury of Scripture Therefore because the king's commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flames of the fire slew those men that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. commandment. Exodus 12:33 And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, that they might send them out of the land in haste; for they said, Webe all deadmen. flame. Daniel 6:24 And the king commanded, and they brought those men which had accused Daniel, and they castthem into the den of lions, them, their children, and their wives; and the lions had the mastery of them, and brake all their bones in pieces or ever they came at the bottom of the den. Proverbs 11:8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. Proverbs 21:18 The wickedshall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. Jump to Previous AbednegoAbed'negoAbed-NegoCarriedCommandCommandmentExceedingExceedinglyExtremelyFireFlameFlamesForasmuchFurnaceGreatHeatHeatedHotKilledKing'sMeshachOrderPeremptoryReasonRigorousShadrachSideSlewSparkStrictUrgentWordJump to Next AbednegoAbed'negoAbed-NegoCarriedCommandCommandmentExceedingExceedinglyExtremelyFireFlameFlamesForasmuchFurnaceGreatHeatHeatedHotKilledKing'sMeshachOrderPeremptoryReasonRigorousShadrachSideSlewSparkStrictUrgentWordDaniel 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.The king’s command was so urgentThe urgency of the king's command reflects the absolute authority and impulsive nature of King Nebuchadnezzar. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a king's decree was law, and immediate obedience was expected. This urgency underscores the king's anger and determination to enforce his will, as seen earlier in the chapter when he demands worship of the golden image. and the furnace so hot
The furnace, likely a large industrial kiln used for smelting metals or baking bricks, was heated to an extreme temperature. Archaeological findings suggest such furnaces were common in Babylon, capable of reaching high temperatures. The intense heat symbolizes the severity of the trial faced by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and sets the stage for the miraculous deliverance that follows. that the fiery flames killed the men
This detail highlights the lethal danger of the situation and the miraculous nature of the deliverance. The death of the soldiers emphasizes the supernatural protection over Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. It also serves as a narrative device to demonstrate the power of God over the king's might. who carried up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
The act of carrying up the three men suggests a position of elevation, possibly indicating a pit-like structure for the furnace. The mention of their names reinforces their identity and faithfulness to God, contrasting with the fate of the soldiers. This phrase also connects to the broader theme of divine protection and deliverance found throughout Scripture, such as inPsalm 91:7, where the faithful are preserved amidst danger. Persons / Places / Events 1. King NebuchadnezzarThe Babylonian king who ordered the construction of a golden statue and commanded all to worship it. His decree led to the fiery furnace incident. 2. Shadrach, Meshach, and AbednegoThree Hebrew men, faithful to God, who refused to bow to the statue and were thrown into the fiery furnace as a result. 3. The Fiery FurnaceA large furnace used for execution by burning, heated seven times hotter than usual for this event. 4. The ExecutionersThe soldiers tasked with throwing Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into the furnace, who perished due to the extreme heat. 5. BabylonThe empire where these events took place, known for its grandeur and idolatry. Teaching Points Faithfulness Under PressureShadrach, Meshach, and Abednego exemplify unwavering faith in God, even when faced with death. Believers are encouraged to stand firm in their convictions, trusting God’s sovereignty. God’s Sovereign ProtectionThe miraculous survival of the three men highlights God's power to protect His faithful servants. This encourages believers to trust in God's protection in their own trials. The Cost of Disobedience to GodThe fate of the executioners serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of opposing God’s will. It underscores the importance of aligning oneself with God’s commands. Witness to the WorldThe event serves as a powerful testimony to God’s power and faithfulness, impacting even King Nebuchadnezzar. Believers are called to be witnesses through their faith and actions. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 3
Is it scientifically possible for individuals to survive a furnace “seven times hotter” (Daniel 3:19) without any burns or harm?
Is there any historical evidence that Nebuchadnezzar suddenly declared the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego supreme (Daniel 3:28-29)?
How could Daniel 6:16 describe a miraculous survival in the lions' den without violating observable natural laws?
How did Daniel survive the lions' den unharmed?(22) Urgent.--The same word is translated hasty ( Daniel 2:15). The king's command had been uttered while he was in a furious rage, and in consequence of this, the furnace was raised to so high a temperature that the executioners were slain. The death of the executioners forms an evident contrast with the deliverance of those who had been sentenced to die. Verses 22, 23. - 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. And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. The rendering of the Greek versions seems to have suffered from the interpolation of the Song of the Three Holy Children - the verses before us have been altered to prepare for the introduction of the song. The LXX. translates as follows: "Since the king's command was urgent, and the furnace heated sevenfold more than it had previously been, the men who had been appointed, when they had bound them and brought them forward to the furnace, cast them in. Then the flame which blazed in the furnace came forth and slew the men who had bound those about Azarias, but they themselves were preserved." Theodotion renders, "Since the word of the king was urgent, and the furnace was excessively heated, and these three men fell down bound into the burning fiery furnace, and they fell into the midst of the furnace. and walked about, singing praises to God, blessing the Lord." There is nothing here, it may be noted, about those that bound the three friends being slain; there is also to be noted the addition, "walking about and singing praises to God and blessing the Lord." The Peshitta also suffers, though to a less degree. The rendering with it is, "Therefore the king's commandment was urgent, and the furnace blazed exceedingly, and slew the men who accused Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell bound into the midst of the furnace of great fire." Here a marvel is added, not those that threw the Hebrews into the fire were burnt, but their accusers. We must discuss separately the Song of the Three Holy Children. The furnace implied is one filled from above, but having a doorway at the side. The witnesses for the truth of monotheism and of the supreme Godhead of Jehovah were carried to the top of this furnace, and cast in amongst the fuel. We have nothing to do with how the miracle of their preservation was accomplished, we have only to do with the narrative as given. The fact that those who carried them and threw them in were killed gives proof positive of the fierceness of the heat. The fact stated in the twenty-third verse, that they fell into the midst of the furnace, excludes any supposition that they escaped by being sheltered from the fierceness of the heat. Separating the two portions of the apocryphal addition to this chapter, the song of Azarias from the united song of the three, we have a statement that "the angel of the Lord came down into the oven together with Azarias and his fellows, and smote the flame of the fire out of the oven, and made the midst as it had been a moist whistling wind; so that the fire touched them not at all, neither hurt nor troubled them." This abundance of detail as to the -method by which the miracle was wrought is evidence of a later time. We shall, however, leave the discussion of the date of this addition till later.
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Hebrew The king’sמַלְכָּא֙(mal·kā)Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 4430:A kingcommandמִלַּ֤ת(mil·laṯ)Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4406:A word, command, discourse, subjectwas so urgentמַחְצְפָ֔ה(maḥ·ṣə·p̄āh)Verb - Hifil - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 2685:To shear, cut close, to be severeand the furnaceוְאַתּוּנָ֖א(wə·’at·tū·nā)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 861:A fire-place, furnacesoיַתִּ֑ירָא(yat·tî·rā)Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 3493:Preeminent, surpassinghotאֵזֵ֣ה(’ê·zêh)Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 228:To kindle, to heatthat the fieryנוּרָֽא׃(nū·rā)Noun - common singulard
Strong's 5135:A fireflamesשְׁבִיבָ֖א(šə·ḇî·ḇā)Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 7631:A flamekilledקַטִּ֣ל(qaṭ·ṭil)Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6992:To killtheאִלֵּ֗ךְ(’il·lêḵ)Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 479:Thesemenגֻּבְרַיָּ֣א(guḇ·ray·yā)Noun - masculine plural determinate
Strong's 1400:A personwhoדִּ֤י(dî)Pronoun - relative
Strong's 1768:Who, which, that, becausecarried upהַסִּ֙קוּ֙(has·si·qū)Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 5267:To go upShadrach,לְשַׁדְרַ֤ךְ(lə·šaḏ·raḵ)Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7715:Shadrach -- Babylonian name of one of Daniel's companionsMeshach,מֵישַׁךְ֙(mê·šaḵ)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4336:Meshach -- a Babylonian nameand Abednego.נְג֔וֹ(nə·ḡōw)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5665:Abed-nego -- 'servant of Nebo', Babylonian name of one of Daniel's companions
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