Daniel 3:24
Daniel 3:24 in Multiple Translations
Suddenly 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.
Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king.
Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished, and rose up in haste: he spake and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king.
Then King Nebuchadnezzar, full of fear and wonder, got up quickly, and said to his wise men, Did we not put three men in cords into the fire? and they made answer and said to the king, True, O King.
Then King Nebuchadnezzar suddenly jumped up in amazement. “Didn't we throw three men tied up into the furnace?” he asked his advisors. “Yes, that's right, Your Majesty,” they replied.
Then Nebuchad-nezzar the King was astonied and rose vp in haste, and spake, and saide vnto his counsellers, Did not wee cast three men bound into the middes of the fire? Who answered and said vnto the King, It is true, O King.
Then Nebuchadnezzar the king hath been astonished, and hath risen in haste; he hath answered and said to his counsellors, 'Have we not cast three men into the midst of the fire — bound?' They have answered and are saying to the king, 'Certainly, O king.'
Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished and rose up in haste. He spoke and said to his counselors, “Didn’t we cast three men bound into the middle of the fire?” They answered the king, “True, O king.”
Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished, and rose up in haste, and spoke, and said to his counselors, Did we not cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said to the king, True, O king.
And they walked in the midst of the flame, praising God and blessing the Lord.
But as Nebuchadnezzar was watching, he was amazed. He suddenly jumped up and shouted to his advisors, “Did we tie up three men and throw them into the flames, or not?” They replied, “Yes, O king, we did.”
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Study Notes — Daniel 3:24
- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 3:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 3:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 3:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 3:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 3:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 3:24
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 3:24
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 3:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 3:24
- Sermons on Daniel 3:24
Context — The 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.
25“Look!” he exclaimed. “I see four men, unbound and unharmed, walking around in the fire—and the fourth looks like a son of the gods! ” 26Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the blazing fiery furnace and called out, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 6:7 | 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. |
| 2 | Daniel 6:22 | My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.” |
| 3 | Daniel 3:9–10 | saying to King Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, may you live forever! You, O king, have issued a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the golden statue, |
| 4 | Daniel 3:17 | If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king. |
| 5 | Acts 5:23–25 | “We found the jail securely locked, with the guards posted at the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside.” When the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard this account, they were perplexed as to what was happening. Then someone came in and announced, “Look, the men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people!” |
| 6 | Daniel 4:22 | you, O king, are that tree! For you have become great and strong; your greatness has grown to reach the sky, and your dominion extends to the ends of the earth. |
| 7 | Daniel 3:2–3 | Then 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. 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. |
| 8 | Acts 12:13 | He knocked at the outer gate, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer it. |
| 9 | Daniel 5:6 | his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together. |
| 10 | Acts 9:6 | “Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” |
Daniel 3:24 Summary
In Daniel 3:24, King Nebuchadnezzar is shocked and amazed when he sees the three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the fire, and he asks his advisers if they had indeed thrown three men into the fire. This verse shows how God can use even those who do not know Him to accomplish His purposes, as stated in Romans 11:25-36. It also reminds us that God is always in control, even when things seem uncertain or out of control, as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Jeremiah 29:11. We can trust in God's power to protect and guide us, just like He did for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was King Nebuchadnezzar's reaction when he saw the three men in the fire?
King Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in amazement, indicating that he was shocked and surprised by what he saw, as he asked his advisers if they had indeed thrown three men into the fire, as stated in Daniel 3:24, and they confirmed this in their reply.
Why did King Nebuchadnezzar ask his advisers if they had thrown three men into the fire?
King Nebuchadnezzar asked his advisers to confirm what he had ordered, likely because he was questioning his own perception of what was happening, as he was about to witness a miraculous event, similar to the miraculous events witnessed by the prophets in the book of Isaiah, such as Isaiah 37:36-38.
What can we learn from King Nebuchadnezzar's reaction in this verse?
We can learn that even those who do not know God can recognize the power and majesty of God, as King Nebuchadnezzar did in Daniel 3:24, and as the pagan king recognized in Daniel 4:1-3, and that God can use anyone to accomplish His purposes, as stated in Romans 11:25-36.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse relates to the rest of the Bible in that it shows how God delivers His people from persecution and danger, as seen in other stories such as the Exodus from Egypt in the book of Exodus, and the protection of the Israelites in the wilderness in Numbers 11:1-3 and 14:1-4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have experienced God's deliverance, and how did I respond to those situations?
- How can I, like King Nebuchadnezzar, recognize and acknowledge the power and majesty of God in my life?
- What are some ways that I can trust in God's sovereignty, even when things seem uncertain or out of control, like they did for King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 3:24?
- How can I apply the lesson of God's deliverance in this verse to my own life, and trust in His power to protect and guide me, as stated in Psalm 23:4 and Jeremiah 29:11?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 3:24
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 3:24
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 3:24
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 3:24
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 3:24
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 3:24
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 3:24
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 3:24
Sermons on Daniel 3:24
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Learning to Be a Minister by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about John Wesley and his commitment to spending time with God every morning at 4 o'clock. The speaker emphasizes the importance of dedic |
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(John - Part 49): He That Believeth on me... Greater Works Than These Shall He Do by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of gratitude towards God for the deliverance from sin, lies, and addiction. He urges the congregation to recognize the miracu |
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More Than Conquerors - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Romans chapter 8, specifically verse 37, which states that believers are more than conquerors through Christ's love. The preacher explains t |
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The Living Christ by W.A. Criswell | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the presence and power of the Lord Jesus Christ in our lives. He references biblical stories such as the three Hebrew children in the fiery |
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Don't Despise the Day of Small Endings by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Zechariah chapter 4 and encourages the audience to find strength and courage in the anointing of the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes the importanc |
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The Lineage of Jesus by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker shares the story of Sadhu Sundar Singh, a young boy who was desperate to encounter God. He threatened to take his own life if God did not reveal Himself |
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Daniels More Excellent Spirit (Zulu/english) by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Daniel and how he remained faithful to God despite facing opposition and pressure from others. The preacher emphasizes the impor |






