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And they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/bsb/daniel/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, 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. <a href="/kjv/daniel/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellers, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/nkjv/daniel/3.htm">New King James Version</a> So the satraps, the administrators, the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the magistrates, and all the officials of the provinces gathered together for the dedication of the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/nasb_/daniel/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the satraps, the prefects and the governors, the counselors, the chief treasurers, the judges, the magistrates, and all the administrators of the provinces were assembled for the dedication of the statue that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the statue that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/nasb/daniel/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the satraps, the prefects and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the magistrates and all the rulers of the provinces were assembled for the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/nasb77/daniel/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the satraps, the prefects and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the magistrates and all the rulers of the provinces were assembled for the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/lsb/daniel/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the satraps, the prefects and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the magistrates and all the rulers of the provinces were assembled for the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they were standing before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/amp/daniel/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the satraps, the prefects, the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the magistrates and lawyers, and all the chief officials of the provinces gathered together for the dedication of the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up; and they stood before it. <a href="/csb/daniel/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the rulers of the provinces assembled for the dedication of the statue the king had set up. Then they stood before the statue Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/hcsb/daniel/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the rulers of the provinces assembled for the dedication of the statue the king had set up. Then they stood before the statue Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/asv/daniel/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then the satraps, the deputies, and the governors, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/cev/daniel/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So all of them came and stood in front of it. <a href="/erv/daniel/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then the satraps, the deputies, and the governors, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/gwt/daniel/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the satraps, governors, mayors, military advisers, treasurers, judges, officers, and all the other provincial officials assembled to dedicate the statue King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. They stood in front of the statue. <a href="/gnt/daniel/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> When all these officials gathered for the dedication and stood in front of the statue, <a href="/isv/daniel/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> So the regional authorities, governors, deputy governors, advisors, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all of the other administrators of the provinces assembled to dedicate the statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had erected. They took their places in front of the statue that he had erected. <a href="/msb/daniel/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, 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. <a href="/net/daniel/3.htm">NET Bible</a> So the satraps, prefects, governors, counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the other provincial authorities assembled for the dedication of the statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had erected. They were standing in front of the statue that Nebuchadnezzar had erected. <a href="/nheb/daniel/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the judges, the treasurers, the counselors, the magistrates, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together to the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/wbt/daniel/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counselors, the sherifs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were assembled to the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/web/daniel/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Then the local governors, the deputies, and the governors, the judges, the treasurers, the counselors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces were gathered together to the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/daniel/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then are gathered the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the magistrates, and all the rulers of the province, to the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has raised up: and they are standing before the image that Nebuchadnezzar has raised up. <a href="/ylt/daniel/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Then are gathered the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the honourable judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the province, to the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath raised up: and they are standing before the image that Nebuchadnezzar hath raised up. <a href="/slt/daniel/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> At that time there being gathered together the satraps, the prefects and the governors, the chief judges, the treasurers, those skilled in law, the lawyers and all the rulers of the provinces, to the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king set up; and standing before the image that Nebuchadnezzar set up.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/daniel/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then the nobles, the magistrates, and the judges, the captains, and rulers, and the great men that were placed in authority, and all the princes of the provinces, were gathered together to come to the dedication of the statue, which king Nabuchodonosor had set up. And they stood before the statue which king Nabuchodonosor had set up. <a href="/cpdv/daniel/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the governors, magistrates and judges, generals and sovereigns and nobles, who were appointed to power, and all the leaders of the regions were brought together so as to convene for the dedication of the statue, which king Nebuchadnezzar had raised. And so they stood before the statue that king Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/nabre/daniel/3.htm">New American Bible</a> The satraps, prefects, and governors, the counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates and all the officials of the provinces came together for the dedication and stood before the statue which King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/nrsvce/daniel/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the justices, the magistrates, and all the officials of the provinces, assembled for the dedication of the statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. When they were standing before the statue that Nebuchadnezzar had set up,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/daniel/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then all the generals of the armies, the lords, the governors, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces were gathered together to the dedication of the new image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood up before the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/hpbt/daniel/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Then were gathered all the Generals of armies, and Lords, and the Governors, and the Chief Justices, and the Treasurers, and the Counselors, and the Magistrates and every authority of the city, and they came to the festival of the new image which Nebukadnetsar King had raised, and they were standing before the image which King Nebukadnetsar had raised up<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/daniel/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up. <a href="/sep/daniel/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> So the heads of provinces, the governors, the captains, the chiefs, the great princes, those who were in authority, and all the rulers of districts, were gathered to the dedication of the image which king Nabuchodonosor had set up; and they stood before the image. <a href="/parallel/daniel/3-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=833" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/daniel/3.htm">Nebuchadnezzar's Golden Image</a> …2Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent word to assemble the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the other officials of the provinces to attend the dedication of the statue he had set up. 3<a href="/hebrew/116.htm" title="116: bê·ḏa·yin (Prep-b:: Adv) -- Then, thereupon. (Aramaic) of uncertain derivation; then (of time).">So</a> <a href="/hebrew/324.htm" title="324: ’ă·ḥaš·dar·pə·nay·yā (N-mpd) -- Satraps. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'achashdarpan.">the satraps,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5460.htm" title="5460: siḡ·nay·yā (N-mpd) -- A prefect. (Aramaic) corresponding to cagan.">prefects,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6347.htm" title="6347: ū·p̄a·ḥă·wā·ṯā (Conj-w:: N-mpd) -- A governor. (Aramaic) corresponding to pechah.">governors,</a> <a href="/hebrew/148.htm" title="148: ’ă·ḏar·gā·zə·ray·yā (N-mpd) -- A counselor. (Aramaic) from the same as 'iddar, and gzar; a chief diviner, or astrologer.">advisers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1411.htm" title="1411: ḡə·ḏā·ḇə·ray·yā (N-mpd) -- Perhaps treasurer. (Aramaic) corresponding to gizbar; a treasurer.">treasurers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1884.htm" title="1884: də·ṯā·ḇə·ray·yā (N-mpd) -- A judge. (Aramaic) of Pers. Origin; meaning one skilled in law; a judge.">judges,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8614.htm" title="8614: tip̄·tā·yê (N-mpd) -- (title of an official) perhaps magistrates. (Aramaic) perhaps from shaphat; judicial, i.e. A lawyer.">magistrates,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3606.htm" title="3606: wə·ḵōl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. (Aramaic) corresponding to kol.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/7984.htm" title="7984: šil·ṭō·nê (N-mpc) -- Governor. (Aramaic) or shilton; corresponding to shiltown.">the rulers</a> <a href="/hebrew/4083.htm" title="4083: mə·ḏî·nā·ṯā (N-fsd) -- A district, province. (Aramaic) corresponding to mdiynah.">of the provinces</a> <a href="/hebrew/3673.htm" title="3673: miṯ·kan·nə·šîn (V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-mp) -- To gather. (Aramaic) corresponding to kanac; to assemble.">assembled</a> <a href="/hebrew/2597.htm" title="2597: la·ḥă·nuk·kaṯ (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- Dedication. (Aramaic) corresponding to chanukkah; consecration.">for the dedication</a> <a href="/hebrew/6755.htm" title="6755: ṣal·mā (N-msd) -- An image. (Aramaic) or tslem (Aramaic); corresponding to tselem; an idolatrous figure.">of the statue</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/4430.htm" title="4430: mal·kā (N-msd) -- King. (Aramaic) corresponding to melek; a king.">King</a> <a href="/hebrew/5020.htm" title="5020: nə·ḇū·ḵaḏ·neṣ·ṣar (N-proper-ms) -- A Bab. king. (Aramaic) corresponding to Nbuwkadne'tstsar.">Nebuchadnezzar</a> <a href="/hebrew/6966.htm" title="6966: hă·qêm (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To arise, stand. (Aramaic) corresponding to quwm.">had set up,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6966.htm" title="6966: wə·qå̄·ʾă·mīn (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To arise, stand. (Aramaic) corresponding to quwm.">and they stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/6903.htm" title="6903: lā·qo·ḇêl (Prep-l) -- (Aramaic) or qobel (Aramaic); (corresponding to qabal; in front of; usually on account of, so as, since, hence.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/6755.htm" title="6755: ṣal·mā (N-msd) -- An image. (Aramaic) or tslem (Aramaic); corresponding to tselem; an idolatrous figure.">it.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5020.htm" title="5020: nə·ḇū·ḵaḏ·neṣ·ṣar (N-proper-ms) -- A Bab. king. (Aramaic) corresponding to Nbuwkadne'tstsar."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6966.htm" title="6966: hă·qêm (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To arise, stand. (Aramaic) corresponding to quwm."></a> 4Then the herald loudly proclaimed, “O people of every nation and language, this is what you are commanded:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/daniel/6-6.htm">Daniel 6:6-7</a> So the administrators and satraps went together to the king and said, “O King Darius, may you live forever! / All the royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers, and governors have agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce a decree that for thirty days anyone who petitions any god or man except you, O king, will be thrown into the den of lions. <a href="/esther/3-12.htm">Esther 3:12-14</a> On the thirteenth day of the first month, the royal scribes were summoned and the order was written exactly as Haman commanded the royal satraps, the governors of each province, and the officials of each people, in the script of each province and the language of every people. It was written in the name of King Xerxes and sealed with the royal signet ring. / And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. / A copy of the text of the edict was to be issued in every province and published to all the people, so that they would be ready on that day. <a href="/2_kings/17-29.htm">2 Kings 17:29-33</a> Nevertheless, the people of each nation continued to make their own gods in the cities where they had settled, and they set them up in the shrines that the people of Samaria had made on the high places. / The men of Babylon made Succoth-benoth, the men of Cuth made Nergal, the men of Hamath made Ashima, / the Avvites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burned their children in the fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech the gods of Sepharvaim. ... <a href="/revelation/13-14.htm">Revelation 13:14-15</a> Because of the signs it was given to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived those who dwell on the earth, telling them to make an image to the beast that had been wounded by the sword and yet had lived. / The second beast was permitted to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship it to be killed. <a href="/acts/19-34.htm">Acts 19:34-35</a> But when they realized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” / Finally the city clerk quieted the crowd and declared, “Men of Ephesus, doesn’t everyone know that the city of Ephesus is guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell from heaven? <a href="/1_kings/12-32.htm">1 Kings 12:32-33</a> And Jeroboam ordained a feast on the fifteenth day of the eighth month, like the feast that was in Judah, and he offered sacrifices on the altar; he made this offering in Bethel to sacrifice to the calves he had set up, and he installed priests in Bethel for the high places he had set up. / On the fifteenth day of the eighth month, a month of his own choosing, Jeroboam offered sacrifices on the altar he had set up in Bethel. So he ordained a feast for the Israelites, offered sacrifices on the altar, and burned incense. <a href="/exodus/32-1.htm">Exodus 32:1-6</a> Now when the people saw that Moses was delayed in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this Moses who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has happened to him!” / So Aaron told them, “Take off the gold earrings that are on your wives and sons and daughters, and bring them to me.” / Then all the people took off their gold earrings and brought them to Aaron. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/33-7.htm">2 Chronicles 33:7</a> Manasseh even took the carved image he had made and set it up in the house of God, of which God had said to David and his son Solomon, “In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will establish My Name forever. <a href="/jeremiah/44-15.htm">Jeremiah 44:15-19</a> Then all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods, and all the women standing by—a great assembly—along with all the people living in the land of Egypt and in Pathros, said to Jeremiah, / “As for the word you have spoken to us in the name of the LORD, we will not listen to you! / Instead, we will do everything we vowed to do: We will burn incense to the Queen of Heaven and offer drink offerings to her, just as we, our fathers, our kings, and our officials did in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem. At that time we had plenty of food and good things, and we saw no disaster. ... <a href="/acts/17-6.htm">Acts 17:6-7</a> But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here, / and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” <a href="/2_kings/18-4.htm">2 Kings 18:4</a> He removed the high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and cut down the Asherah poles. He also demolished the bronze snake called Nehushtan that Moses had made, for up to that time the Israelites had burned incense to it. <a href="/isaiah/46-6.htm">Isaiah 46:6-7</a> They pour out their bags of gold and weigh out silver on scales; they hire a goldsmith to fashion it into a god, so they can bow down and worship. / They lift it to their shoulder and carry it along; they set it in its place, and there it stands, not budging from that spot. They cry out to it, but it does not answer; it saves no one from his troubles. <a href="/matthew/4-8.htm">Matthew 4:8-10</a> Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. / “All this I will give You,” he said, “if You will fall down and worship me.” / “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” <a href="/1_corinthians/8-5.htm">1 Corinthians 8:5-6</a> For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:3-4</a> Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. / He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together to the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up.the princes.<a href="/esther/3-12.htm">Esther 3:12</a> Then were the king's scribes called on the thirteenth day of the first month, and there was written according to all that Haman had commanded unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors that were over every province, and to the rulers of every people of every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language; in the name of king Ahasuerus was it written, and sealed with the king's ring.<a href="/psalms/82-1.htm">Psalm 82:1-8</a> A Psalm of Asaph. God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods… <a href="/acts/19-34.htm">Acts 19:34,35</a> But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians… <a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Romans 1:21-28</a> Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened… the governors.captains.<a href="/esther/3-13.htm">Esther 3:13</a> And the letters were sent by posts into all the king's provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to cause to perish, all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, even upon the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to take the spoil of them for a prey.the judges.the treasurers.<a href="/ezra/7-21.htm">Ezra 7:21</a> And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily,the counsellors.the sheriffs.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/39-27.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Counsellors</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Counselors</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Dedication</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Deputies</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-28.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Governors</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Image</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Magistrates</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Prefects</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Provinces</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Satraps</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Sheriffs</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Sherifs</a> <a href="/daniel/2-31.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Together</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Treasurers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/6-6.htm">Assembled</a> <a href="/daniel/3-27.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/daniel/3-24.htm">Counsellors</a> <a href="/daniel/3-24.htm">Counselors</a> <a href="/john/10-22.htm">Dedication</a> <a href="/daniel/3-27.htm">Deputies</a> <a href="/daniel/3-27.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/daniel/3-27.htm">Governors</a> <a href="/daniel/3-5.htm">Image</a> <a href="/daniel/9-12.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/luke/12-11.htm">Magistrates</a> <a href="/daniel/3-5.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a> <a href="/daniel/3-27.htm">Prefects</a> <a href="/daniel/3-27.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/acts/6-9.htm">Provinces</a> <a href="/daniel/6-2.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/daniel/3-27.htm">Satraps</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Sheriffs</a> <a href="/daniel/3-2.htm">Sherifs</a> <a href="/daniel/3-24.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/daniel/3-27.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-5.htm">Treasurers</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 3</div>1. <a href="/daniel/3-1.htm">Nebuchadnezzar dedicates a golden image in Dura.</a> 3. <a href="/daniel/3-3.htm">They being threatened, make a good confession.</a> 8. <a href="/daniel/3-8.htm">Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are accused for not worshipping the image.</a> 19. <a href="/daniel/3-19.htm">They are cast into the furnace,</a> 24. <a href="/daniel/3-24.htm">from which God delivers them.</a> 28. <a href="/daniel/3-28.htm">Nebuchadnezzar seeing the miracle blesses God, and advances them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The satraps were provincial governors, a system later adopted by the Persian Empire. Prefects and governors were responsible for local governance, while advisers and treasurers managed counsel and finances. Judges and magistrates handled legal matters. This assembly underscores the centralized power and control of King Nebuchadnezzar, reflecting the hierarchical nature of ancient Near Eastern empires. The gathering of such a diverse group of officials indicates the importance of the event and the king's authority over the vast empire.assembled for the dedication of the statue The dedication of the statue was a significant political and religious event. Statues in ancient times often represented deities or the divine authority of the king. This dedication likely served to unify the empire under Nebuchadnezzar's rule and to promote loyalty among the officials. The act of assembling for the dedication suggests a ceremonial occasion, possibly involving rituals or offerings. This event can be seen as a test of allegiance, as refusal to participate would be seen as defiance against the king's authority.that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up King Nebuchadnezzar's role in setting up the statue emphasizes his power and ambition. Historically, Nebuchadnezzar was known for his extensive building projects, including the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The statue may have been a symbol of his reign and achievements. In a broader biblical context, Nebuchadnezzar's actions can be seen as a challenge to the sovereignty of God, setting the stage for the events that follow in the chapter. This act of setting up the statue can be viewed as an assertion of human pride and authority, contrasting with the divine authority of God.and they stood before it The act of standing before the statue signifies a moment of decision and potential worship. In ancient cultures, standing before a statue often implied reverence or submission. This phrase sets the scene for the subsequent test of faith faced by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Theologically, this moment foreshadows the choice between allegiance to earthly powers and faithfulness to God. It also prefigures the ultimate test of loyalty that believers face, drawing parallels to the New Testament call to stand firm in faith despite worldly pressures.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_nebuchadnezzar.htm">King Nebuchadnezzar</a> The Babylonian king who constructed a massive golden image and commanded all his officials to attend its dedication. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_satraps,_prefects,_governors,_advisers,_treasurers,_judges,_magistrates,_and_all_other_provincial_officials.htm">The Satraps, Prefects, Governors, Advisers, Treasurers, Judges, Magistrates, and All Other Provincial Officials</a> These are the high-ranking officials from various regions of the Babylonian empire summoned to the dedication of the image. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_plain_of_dura.htm">The Plain of Dura</a> The location in the province of Babylon where the golden image was set up for dedication.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_idolatry.htm">The Danger of Idolatry</a> The dedication of the golden image serves as a reminder of the ever-present temptation to idolize power, wealth, or status. Believers must remain vigilant against such temptations. <a href="/topical/t/the_pressure_to_conform.htm">The Pressure to Conform</a> The gathering of all officials underscores the societal pressure to conform to ungodly practices. Christians are called to stand firm in their faith, even when it is counter-cultural. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> The involvement of high-ranking officials highlights the influence of leadership in promoting or discouraging idolatry. Christian leaders should use their influence to guide others toward God. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a> The account sets the stage for the faithfulness of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their convictions despite external pressures. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Despite the apparent power of earthly rulers, God remains sovereign. This truth provides comfort and assurance to believers facing trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 3</a> <a href="/q/why_is_daniel_absent_in_daniel_3.htm">Why is Daniel, a prominent figure in the king's court, conspicuously absent in the events of Daniel 3?</a> <a href="/q/did_nebuchadnezzar_declare_their_god_supreme.htm">Is there any historical evidence that Nebuchadnezzar suddenly declared the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego supreme (Daniel 3:28-29)?</a> <a href="/q/why_no_trace_of_nebuchadnezzar's_gold_statue.htm">How could Nebuchadnezzar have built such an enormous gold statue (Daniel 3:1) without leaving any historical or archaeological trace?</a> <a href="/q/will_everyone_see_jesus_return.htm">Who was inside the furnace?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/daniel/3-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So בֵּאדַ֡יִן (bê·ḏa·yin) Preposition-b | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_116.htm">Strong's 116: </a> Then, thereupon the satraps, אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּ֡א (’ă·ḥaš·dar·pə·nay·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_324.htm">Strong's 324: </a> A satrap, governor, of a, main province prefects, סִגְנַיָּ֣א (siḡ·nay·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5460.htm">Strong's 5460: </a> A prefect of a, province governors, וּֽפַחֲוָתָ֡א (ū·p̄a·ḥă·wā·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6347.htm">Strong's 6347: </a> A governor advisers, אֲדַרְגָּזְרַיָּ֣א (’ă·ḏar·gā·zə·ray·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_148.htm">Strong's 148: </a> A chief diviner, astrologer treasurers, גְדָבְרַיָּא֩ (ḡə·ḏā·ḇə·ray·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> Perhaps treasurer judges, דְּתָ֨בְרַיָּ֜א (də·ṯā·ḇə·ray·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1884.htm">Strong's 1884: </a> Meaning one skilled in law, a judge magistrates, תִּפְתָּיֵ֗א (tip̄·tā·yê) Noun - masculine plural determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8614.htm">Strong's 8614: </a> (title of an official) perhaps magistrates and all וְכֹל֙ (wə·ḵōl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3606.htm">Strong's 3606: </a> The whole, all, any, every the rulers שִׁלְטֹנֵ֣י (šil·ṭō·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7984.htm">Strong's 7984: </a> A potentate of the provinces מְדִֽינָתָ֔א (mə·ḏî·nā·ṯā) Noun - feminine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4083.htm">Strong's 4083: </a> A judgeship, jurisdiction, a district, a region assembled מִֽתְכַּנְּשִׁ֡ין (miṯ·kan·nə·šîn) Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3673.htm">Strong's 3673: </a> To assemble for the dedication לַחֲנֻכַּ֣ת (la·ḥă·nuk·kaṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2597.htm">Strong's 2597: </a> Consecration of the statue צַלְמָ֔א (ṣal·mā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6755.htm">Strong's 6755: </a> An idolatrous figure that דִּ֥י (dî) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because King מַלְכָּ֑א (mal·kā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> A king Nebuchadnezzar נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֣ר (nə·ḇū·ḵaḏ·neṣ·ṣar) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5020.htm">Strong's 5020: </a> Nebuchadnezzar -- a Babylonian king had set up, הֲקֵ֖ים (hă·qêm) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6966.htm">Strong's 6966: </a> To arise, stand and they stood וְקָֽיְמִין֙ (wə·qā·yə·mîn) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6966.htm">Strong's 6966: </a> To arise, stand before לָקֳבֵ֣ל (lā·qo·ḇêl) Preposition-l <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6903.htm">Strong's 6903: </a> In front of, before, because of, because that [it]. צַלְמָ֔א (ṣal·mā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6755.htm">Strong's 6755: </a> An idolatrous figure <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/3-3.htm">Daniel 3:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/daniel/3-3.htm">Daniel 3:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/daniel/3-3.htm">Daniel 3:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/daniel/3-3.htm">Daniel 3:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/daniel/3-3.htm">Daniel 3:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/3-3.htm">Daniel 3:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/3-3.htm">Daniel 3:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/3-3.htm">Daniel 3:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/3-3.htm">Daniel 3:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/daniel/3-3.htm">Daniel 3:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/daniel/3-3.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 3:3 Then the satraps the deputies and (Dan. 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