Daniel 3:22

Daniel 3:22 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

The 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 Version KJV

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 ASV

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 BBE

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.

Free Bible Version FBV

Because the king's command was so harsh in making the furnace so extremely hot, the flames killed the soldiers who threw them in.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Therefore, because the Kings commandement was straite, that the fornace should be exceeding hote, the flame of the fire slew those men that brought foorth Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

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.

World English Bible WEB

Therefore 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.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Therefore 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.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

For 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.

Translation for Translators T4T

Because the fire had been made very hot because the king had very strongly ordered them to do that, the flames leaped out and killed the soldiers as they were throwing the men into the fire!

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Daniel 3:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כָּ/ל קֳבֵ֣ל דְּנָ֗ה מִן דִּ֞י מִלַּ֤ת מַלְכָּ/א֙ מַחְצְפָ֔ה וְ/אַתּוּנָ֖/א אֵזֵ֣ה יַתִּ֑ירָא גֻּבְרַיָּ֣/א אִלֵּ֗ךְ דִּ֤י הַסִּ֨קוּ֙ לְ/שַׁדְרַ֤ךְ מֵישַׁךְ֙ וַ/עֲבֵ֣ד נְג֔וֹ קַטִּ֣ל הִמּ֔וֹן שְׁבִיבָ֖/א דִּ֥י נוּרָֽ/א

כָּ/ל kôl H3606 all Adj | Conj

קֳבֵ֣ל qᵉbêl H6903 before Adj

דְּנָ֗ה dên H1836 this Adj

מִן min H4481 from Adj

דִּ֞י dîy H1768 that Adj

מִלַּ֤ת millâh H4406 word Adj

מַלְכָּ/א֙ melek H4430 king Adj | Art

מַחְצְפָ֔ה chătsaph H2685 be hasty Adj

וְ/אַתּוּנָ֖/א ʼattûwn H861 furnace Adj | N-ms | Art

אֵזֵ֣ה ʼăzâʼ H228 to heat Adj

יַתִּ֑ירָא yattîyr H3493 preeminent Adj

גֻּבְרַיָּ֣/א gᵉbar H1400 man Adj | Art

אִלֵּ֗ךְ ʼillêk H479 these Adj

דִּ֤י dîy H1768 that Adj

הַסִּ֨קוּ֙ nᵉçaq H5267 to take up Adj

לְ/שַׁדְרַ֤ךְ Shadrak H7715 Shadrach Adj | N-proper

מֵישַׁךְ֙ Mêyshak H4336 Meshach Adj

וַ/עֲבֵ֣ד ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ H5665 Abednego Adj | N-proper

נְג֔וֹ ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ H5665 Abednego Adj

קַטִּ֣ל qᵉṭal H6992 to slay Adj

הִמּ֔וֹן himmôw H1994 they Adj

שְׁבִיבָ֖/א sᵉbîyb H7631 flame Adj | Art

דִּ֥י dîy H1768 that Adj

נוּרָֽ/א nûwr H5135 fire Adj | Art

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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 3:22

כָּ/ל kôl H3606 "all" Adj | Conj

The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.

Definition: 1) all, whole, the whole 1a) the whole of, all 1b) every, any, none

Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: all, any, + (forasmuch) as, + be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there (where) -fore, + though, what (where, who) -soever, (the) whole. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 3:29; Daniel 7:27.

קֳבֵ֣ל qᵉbêl H6903 "before" Adj

This Hebrew word is used to describe something that is in front of or before something else. It can also mean because of or on account of something. The word is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, including in the books of Genesis and Isaiah.

Definition: subst 1) front prep 2) in front of, before, because of, in view of, by reason of, because of this, therefore conj 3) because that, inasmuch as, although, according as, before adv 4) accordingly, then

Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] according to, [phrase] as, [phrase] because, before, [phrase] for this cause, [phrase] forasmuch as, [phrase] by this means, over against, by reason of, [phrase] that, [phrase] therefore, [phrase] though, [phrase] wherefore. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 3:7; Daniel 6:23.

דְּנָ֗ה dên H1836 "this" Adj

This Hebrew word means 'this' or 'therefore' and is used to point to something specific. It is often used in the Bible to connect ideas or explain a reason.

Definition: demons pron 1) this, on account of this adv 2) therefore

Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (afore-) time, [phrase] after this manner, here (-after), one...another, such, there(-fore), these, this (matter), [phrase] thus, where(-fore), which. See also: Ezra 4:11; Daniel 2:29; Jeremiah 10:11.

מִן min H4481 "from" Adj

This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.

Definition: 1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than 1a) from, out of (of place) 1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source) 1c) from (of time) 1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)

Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: according, after, [phrase] because, [phrase] before, by, for, from, [idiom] him, [idiom] more than, (out) of, part, since, [idiom] these, to, upon, [phrase] when. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 3:22; Jeremiah 10:11.

דִּ֞י dîy H1768 "that" Adj

This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.

מִלַּ֤ת millâh H4406 "word" Adj

Similar to H4405, this word means a word, command, or subject. It's used in the Bible to describe what God commands or what people discuss.

Definition: 1) word, thing 1a) word, utterance, command 1b) thing, affair, matter

Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: commandment, matter, thing. word. See also: Daniel 2:5; Daniel 4:30; Daniel 7:28.

מַלְכָּ/א֙ melek H4430 "king" Adj | Art

Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.

Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king

Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.

מַחְצְפָ֔ה chătsaph H2685 "be hasty" Adj

This word means to be hasty or urgent, like showing impatience. It can also imply being harsh or insolent, as seen in Proverbs 7:19. The word conveys a sense of suddenness or severity.

Definition: (Aphel) to be urgent, harsh, show insolence

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: hasty, be urgent. See also: Daniel 2:15; Daniel 3:22.

וְ/אַתּוּנָ֖/א ʼattûwn H861 "furnace" Adj | N-ms | Art

This word refers to a furnace or fireplace, often used for melting or burning. In the Bible, it describes a place of intense heat or fire, like a furnace used for refining metals. It is translated as furnace in the KJV.

Definition: furnace

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: furnace. See also: Daniel 3:6; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:26.

אֵזֵ֣ה ʼăzâʼ H228 "to heat" Adj

To heat or kindle something is what this Hebrew word means. It is used in 2 Samuel 22:9 to describe God's fiery presence. The word implies making something hot or warm.

Definition: (P'al) make hot, heat

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: heat, hot. See also: Daniel 3:19; Daniel 3:22.

יַתִּ֑ירָא yattîyr H3493 "preeminent" Adj

This word means 'preeminent' or 'excellent', like in Psalm 71 where it describes God's excellent greatness.

Definition: adj 1) pre-eminent, surpassing, extreme, extraordinary adv 2) exceedingly, extremely

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: exceeding(-ly), excellent. See also: Daniel 2:31; Daniel 5:14; Daniel 7:19.

גֻּבְרַיָּ֣/א gᵉbar H1400 "man" Adj | Art

The Hebrew word for a person, often translated as 'man' or 'certain one', appears in various contexts, including the book of Daniel. It refers to a human being, male or female. This term is used to describe an individual.

Definition: a man, a certain (one) Aramaic of ge.ver (גֶּ֫בֶר "great man" H1397)

Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: certain, man. See also: Ezra 4:21; Daniel 3:22; Daniel 6:25.

אִלֵּ֗ךְ ʼillêk H479 "these" Adj

This word simply means these or those, used to point out specific people or things, like when Jesus says 'these' to describe his disciples.

Definition: these, those Aramaic of el (אֵל "these" H0411)

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: these, those. See also: Ezra 4:21; Daniel 3:22; Daniel 6:25.

דִּ֤י dîy H1768 "that" Adj

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

הַסִּ֨קוּ֙ nᵉçaq H5267 "to take up" Adj

This Hebrew word means to lift or take something up, like ascending to a higher place. It appears in various forms, such as lifting an object or being taken up by someone else. In the Bible, it is used to describe going up to a mountain or a higher location.

Definition: 1) to ascend, come up 1a) (Aphel) to lift, take up 1b) (Hophal) to be taken up

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: take up. See also: Daniel 3:22; Daniel 6:24.

לְ/שַׁדְרַ֤ךְ Shadrak H7715 "Shadrach" Adj | N-proper

Shadrach was a friend of Daniel, renamed by King Nebuchadnezzar, who refused to worship false gods in Babylon. He appears in the book of Daniel. His name means royal or great scribe.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Shadrach at Dan.1.7; 2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; Aramaic of cha.nan.yah (חֲנַנְיָ֫הוּ "Hananiah" H2608T) § Shadrach = "royal" or "the great scribe" 1) the godly friend of Daniel whom Nebuchadnezzar renamed Shadrach; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 1a) also, 'Hananiah' (H2608L)

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Shadrach. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:30.

מֵישַׁךְ֙ Mêyshak H4336 "Meshach" Adj

Meshach, a friend of Daniel, was given his name by King Nebuchadnezzar. He and Daniel refused unclean food in Daniel 1. Meshach means guest of the king.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Meshach at Dan.1.7; 2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; Aramaic of mi.sha.el (מִישָׁאֵל "Mishael" H4332I) § Meshach = "guest of the king" 1) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Meshach; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 1a) original name 'Mishael'

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Meshak. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:30.

וַ/עֲבֵ֣ד ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ H5665 "Abednego" Adj | N-proper

Abed-Nego was a friend of Daniel, also known as Azariah, meaning 'servant of Nebo'. He was renamed by Nebuchadnezzar and stood with Daniel against unclean food.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.1.6; also called Abednego at Dan.2.49; 3.12,13,14,16,19,20,22,23,26,28,29,30; Aramaic of a.zar.yah (עֲזַרְיָה "Azariah" H5838Z) § Abed-nego = "servant of Nebo" 1) the godly friend of Daniel who Nebuchadnezzar renamed Abednego; one of the three friends who with Daniel refused to make themselves unclean by eating food from the king's table which went against the dietary laws which God had given the Jews; also one of the three who were thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to a graven image of Nebuchadnezzar and who were saved by the angel of the Lord 1a) also, 'Azariah' (H5838 or H5839)

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Abed-nego. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:30.

נְג֔וֹ ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ H5665 "Abednego" Adj

Abed-Nego was a friend of Daniel, also known as Azariah, meaning 'servant of Nebo'. He was renamed by Nebuchadnezzar and stood with Daniel against unclean food.

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Abed-nego. See also: Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:20; Daniel 3:30.

קַטִּ֣ל qᵉṭal H6992 "to slay" Adj

This word also means to slay or kill, and appears in Daniel 3:15 when the king threatens to kill those who refuse to worship the idol. It is similar to H6991 but has slightly different uses.

Definition: 1) to slay, kill 1a) (P'al) to be slain 1b) (Pael) to slay 1c) (Ithp'al) to be slain 1d) (Ithpael) to be slain

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: slay. See also: Daniel 2:13; Daniel 5:19; Daniel 7:11.

הִמּ֔וֹן himmôw H1994 "they" Adj

This Hebrew word is another way to say 'they' or 'them', referring to a group of people. It is used as a subject or object in sentences, and appears in various books of the Bible, including Leviticus and Numbers.

Definition: 1) they, them 1a) they (subject) 1b) them (object)

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] are, them, those. See also: Ezra 4:10; Ezra 5:14; Daniel 3:22.

שְׁבִיבָ֖/א sᵉbîyb H7631 "flame" Adj | Art

The word means a flame that splits into tongues, like a fire. It is used to describe the appearance of fire or flame in the Bible.

Definition: flame Aramaic of sha.viv (שָׁבִיב "flame" H7632)

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: flame. See also: Daniel 3:22; Daniel 7:9.

דִּ֥י dîy H1768 "that" Adj

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

נוּרָֽ/א nûwr H5135 "fire" Adj | Art

This Hebrew word simply means fire, describing flames or something fiery. It's used in various KJV translations to convey the idea of heat, light, or passion, and is a fundamental element in the biblical world.

Definition: fire

Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: fiery, fire. See also: Daniel 3:6; Daniel 3:23; Daniel 7:10.

Study Notes — Daniel 3:22

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Context
Cross References
Daniel 3:22 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 3:22
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 3:22
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 3:22
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 3:22
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 3:22
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 3:22
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 3:22
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 3:22
Sermons on Daniel 3:22

Context — The Fiery Furnace

20and he commanded some mighty men of valor in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and throw them into the blazing 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’s command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the fiery flames killed the men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

23And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, firmly bound, fell into the blazing fiery furnace. 24Suddenly King Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in amazement and asked his advisers, “Did we not throw three men, firmly bound, into the fire?” “Certainly, O king,” they replied.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Exodus 12:33	And in order to send them out of the land quickly, the Egyptians urged the people on. “For otherwise,” they said, “we are all going to die!”
2	Proverbs 21:18	The wicked become a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright.
3	Proverbs 11:8	The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in.
4	Zechariah 12:2–3	“Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples. Judah will be besieged, as well as Jerusalem. On that day, when all the nations of the earth gather against her, I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples; all who would heave it away will be severely injured.
5	Daniel 2:15	“Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” he asked. At this time Arioch explained the situation to Daniel.
6	Matthew 27:5	So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.
7	Daniel 1:7	The chief official gave them new names: To Daniel he gave the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.
8	Daniel 6:24	At the command of the king, the men who had falsely accused Daniel were brought and thrown into the den of lions—they and their children and wives. And before they had reached the bottom of the den, the lions overpowered them and crushed all their bones.
9	Acts 12:19	After Herod had searched for him unsuccessfully, he examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and spent some time there.

Daniel 3:22 Summary

[This verse shows that King Nebuchadnezzar was very serious about punishing Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego for not worshiping his idol, and he wanted it to happen quickly, similar to the swift judgment seen in Acts 12:23. The furnace was so hot that it killed the men who were carrying the three Hebrew men to be thrown in, which demonstrates the extreme nature of the king's punishment. This event sets the stage for the miraculous rescue of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, which is a powerful reminder of God's power and sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 107:20. By trusting in God, like the three Hebrew men did, we can face any challenge or circumstance with confidence and courage, knowing that God is always with us, as promised in Hebrews 13:5-6.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the king's command have to be so urgent?

The king's command was urgent because he was determined to assert his authority and demonstrate the power of his gods, as seen in Daniel 3:15, where he warns Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego that they will be cast into the furnace if they do not worship his idol.

How hot was the furnace that it killed the men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?

The furnace was extremely hot, as the BSB text states, and its heat was so intense that it killed the men who came near it, illustrating the severity of the punishment that the king had ordained, similar to the fiery coals of Isaiah 6:6.

What can we learn from the fact that the men carrying Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were killed by the furnace?

This event shows that those who carry out evil deeds, even if they are just following orders, can still face judgment and consequences, as seen in Romans 6:23, which states that the wages of sin is death.

How does this verse relate to the overall story of Daniel 3?

This verse serves as a turning point in the story, highlighting the king's haste and the extreme nature of the punishment, which ultimately leads to the miraculous rescue of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, as told in Daniel 3:24-25, and demonstrates God's power and sovereignty, as proclaimed in Psalm 115:3.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can trust in God's power and sovereignty, even in the face of overwhelming circumstances, like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego did?
How can I apply the lesson of this verse to my own life, standing firm in my faith and refusing to compromise, even when faced with intense pressure or persecution?
In what ways can I demonstrate my faith and trust in God, like the three Hebrew men did, and what are the potential consequences of taking a stand for my beliefs?
What does this verse teach me about the nature of God and His ability to rescue and deliver His people, as seen in Daniel 3:24-25 and other biblical accounts, such as Exodus 14:13-14?
How can I use this verse to encourage and strengthen my fellow believers, reminding them of God's power and faithfulness in the face of adversity?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 3:22

And therefore, because the king's commandment was urgent,.... Or was ordered to be obeyed in haste, and with expedition and dispatch, hence the men were cast into the furnace with clothes on; or

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 3:22

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.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 3:22

The king’ s commandment was urgent; which made them the more hasty and precipitate in their execution, and took less care for themselves against the violence of the flame. The fire slew those men; a signal hand of God upon such as execute wicked commands, who, though mighty men, had no might to escape the flame at the mouth of the furnace, when the other escaped in the midst of it.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 3:22

Daniel 3:22 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.Ver. 22. The flame of the fire slew those men.] Who were too forward in the execution, and perhaps had been chief persuaders of the king to this whole action. God useth his creatures, as he did also at the Red Sea, for the safety of his saints and destruction of his enemies.

Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 3:22

(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.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 3:22

22. urgent] rather, sharp (Daniel 2:15).

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 3:22

Therefore, because the king’s commandment was urgent - Margin, as in Chaldee, “word.” The meaning is, that the king would admit of no delay; he urged on the execution of his will, even at the

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 3:22

22, 23. Probably because of their haste or nervousness because the king was looking, the soldiers who carried the three Hebrews up to the top of the furnace are represented as being themselves slain

Sermons on Daniel 3:22

	Sermon	Description
	The Reluctant God - Part 5 by G.W. North	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being led by God as a flock, rather than following our own ideas. He references the psalmist who declared that the Lord is
	Dvd 16 the Time of Jacobs Trouble by Art Katz	This sermon delves into the prophetic insights regarding God's dealings with the Jewish people in the last days, focusing on the time of Jacob's trouble as foretold in Jeremiah 30.
	Glimpses of the Future - Part 4 by Derek Prince	This sermon delves into various prophetic glimpses of the future, focusing on events related to Israel, including unique tribulation, the sealing of 144,000 young Israelis, Israel'
	Prophecy and World Events by Dave Hunt	This sermon delves into the theological implications of prophecy as it relates to world events, emphasizing the unique nature of Bible prophecy and its fulfillment in current times
	The Place of Israel in God's Purposes - Part 1 by Derek Prince	This sermon by Derek Prince focuses on the unique position of Israel in God's purposes, highlighting the historical and prophetic significance of the Jewish people. Derek emphasize
	A Spiritual Leader by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a strong and uncompromising leader for the next generation of believers. He urges listeners to take their calling ser
	Jabez a Lonely Man by John Phillips	In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing a cartoon that appeared in an American newspaper during the time of the moon landing. The cartoon depicts two astronauts on Mars,