Daniel 3:30
Daniel 3:30 in Multiple Translations
Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the province of Babylon.
Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, in the province of Babylon.
Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego in the province of Babylon.
Then the king gave Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego even greater authority in the land of Babylon.
Then Nebuchadnezzar promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, giving them even greater responsibilities in the province of Babylon.
Then the King promoted Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the prouince of Babel.
Then the king hath caused Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, to prosper in the province of Babylon.
Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the province of Babylon.
Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, in the province of Babylon.
And we have not hearkened to thy commandments, nor have we observed nor done as thou hadst commanded us, that it might go well with us.
Then the king gave Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego more important positions in Babylon province than they had before.
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Daniel 3:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
בֵּ/אדַ֣יִן
מַלְכָּ֗/א
הַצְלַ֛ח
לְ/שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ
מֵישַׁ֛ךְ
וַ/עֲבֵ֥ד
נְג֖וֹ
בִּ/מְדִינַ֥ת
בָּבֶֽל
בֵּ/אדַ֣יִן
ʼĕdayin
H116
then
Adj | Adv
מַלְכָּ֗/א
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
הַצְלַ֛ח
tsᵉlach
H6744
to prosper
Adj
לְ/שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ
Shadrak
H7715
Shadrach
Adj | N-proper
מֵישַׁ֛ךְ
Mêyshak
H4336
Meshach
Adj
וַ/עֲבֵ֥ד
ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ
H5665
Abednego
Adj | N-proper
נְג֖וֹ
ʻĂbêd Nᵉgôwʼ
H5665
Abednego
Adj
בִּ/מְדִינַ֥ת
mᵉdîynâh
H4083
province
Adj | N-fs
בָּבֶֽל
Babel
H895
Babylon
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 3:30
בֵּ/אדַ֣יִן
ʼĕdayin
H116
"then"
Adj | Adv
Then or at that time, referring to a specific point in the past or future, like in the story of creation when God said 'then' the earth was formed. It is used to show a sequence of events. The KJV translates it as 'then' or 'now'.
Definition: then, afterwards, thereupon, from that time Aramaic of az (אָז "then" H0227A)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: now, that time, then. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 4:16; Daniel 7:19.
מַלְכָּ֗/א
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.
הַצְלַ֛ח
tsᵉlach
H6744
"to prosper"
Adj
To advance or cause to prosper, similar to the way God blessed the Israelites in the book of Exodus. This word is used to show prosperity and success. It is an Aramaic equivalent of the Hebrew word for prosper.
Definition: 1) to prosper 1a) (Aphel) 1a1) to cause to prosper 1a2) show prosperity, be prosperous, have success, be successful
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: promote, prosper. See also: Ezra 5:8; Daniel 3:30; Daniel 6:29.
לְ/שַׁדְרַ֥ךְ
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.
מֵישַׁ֛ךְ
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/עֲבֵ֥ד
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.
נְג֖וֹ
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.
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.
בִּ/מְדִינַ֥ת
mᵉdîynâh
H4083
"province"
Adj | N-fs
In the Bible, a province refers to a region or district under a judge's authority. It appears in books like Daniel and Ezra, describing areas within ancient empires. The term is often translated as 'province' in the KJV.
Definition: district, province Aramaic of me.di.nah (מְדִינָה "province" H4082)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: province. See also: Ezra 4:15; Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:30.
בָּבֶֽל
Babel
H895
"Babylon"
Adj
Babel is another term for Babylon, a city and empire in the Bible, meaning confusion or mixing. It is found in Daniel 1:1-2, describing the Babylonian empire. The city was a major center of power.
Definition: Aramaic of ba.vel (בָּבֶ֫ל, בָּבֶל "Babylon" H0894) § Babel or Babylon = "confusion (by mixing)" Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: Babylon. See also: Ezra 5:12; Daniel 2:24; Daniel 7:1.
Study Notes — Daniel 3:30
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- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 3:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 3:30
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 3:30
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 3:30
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 3:30
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 3:30
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 3:30
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 3:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 3:30
- Sermons on Daniel 3:30
Context — The Fiery Furnace
28Nebuchadnezzar declared, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him. They violated the king’s command and risked their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.
29Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything offensive against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego will be cut into pieces and their houses reduced to rubble. For there is no other god who can deliver in this way.”
30Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the province of Babylon.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Daniel 2:49 | And at Daniel’s request, the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to manage the province of Babylon, while Daniel remained in the king’s court. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 2:30 | Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained. |
| 3 | Daniel 3:12 | But there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—who have ignored you, O king, and have refused to serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.” |
| 4 | Psalms 91:14 | “Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him. |
| 5 | John 12:26 | If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him. |
| 6 | Psalms 1:3 | He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. |
| 7 | Romans 8:31 | What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? |
Daniel 3:30 Summary
[This verse shows how God can take difficult situations and turn them into opportunities for growth and promotion, as seen in the story of Joseph in Genesis 37:1-36 and Genesis 41:1-57. King Nebuchadnezzar, who had earlier tried to kill Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, now promotes them to positions of honor and authority. This is a powerful reminder that God is always in control, even when circumstances seem overwhelming, as stated in Romans 8:28 and Psalm 23:4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did King Nebuchadnezzar promote Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego after their ordeal in the fiery furnace?
The king promoted them because he recognized the power and faithfulness of their God, as seen in Daniel 3:28-29, and he wanted to honor and reward their loyalty and bravery, similar to how God rewards faithfulness in Proverbs 28:20.
What does this verse reveal about the character of King Nebuchadnezzar?
This verse shows that despite his earlier pride and arrogance, King Nebuchadnezzar was capable of humility and recognizing the sovereignty of God, as also seen in his decrees in Daniel 4:1-3 and Daniel 6:25-27.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of God's sovereignty in the book of Daniel?
This verse demonstrates how God can use even pagan rulers to accomplish His purposes and bring glory to Himself, as also seen in Isaiah 44:28 and Isaiah 45:1, where God uses Cyrus to achieve His will.
What lesson can we learn from the experience of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in this verse?
We can learn that faithfulness and obedience to God, even in the face of adversity, can lead to promotion and recognition, as seen in Psalm 37:3-4 and 1 Samuel 2:30, where God honors those who honor Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate faithfulness and loyalty to God in my own life, even when it's difficult or unpopular?
- How can I, like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, trust in God's power and provision, even when facing challenges or persecution?
- What are some areas where I need to trust God more and rely on His sovereignty, rather than my own strength or abilities?
- How can I use my experiences and testimonies to point others to the power and glory of God, just as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego did in Daniel 3:28-30?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 3:30
Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the province of Babylon,.... He restored them to their places of trust and profit, and increased their honours: or, "made them to prosper",
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 3:30
They that honour God, them will God honour. To suffer, and suffer shame and pains, for God, is to honour God. . It is probable that the Chaldeans used to reproach the God of the Jews, and more upon this account, because for his sake these his servants refused conformity to Babylonish idolatry; and their common quarrel with the people of God was upon the account of their religion; thus here in this instance, and thus in Daniel’ s case, ,5; thus Haman, . Also for that very thing they make them disloyal, and breakers of the king’ s laws. Now God would vindicate his people herein, and make this great king to do it too, knowing it was a grief of heart for these men, Shadrach, &c., to hear the name of God abused by idolaters and profane wretches, and doubtless they complained to the king of it, who did them right by this severe decree, as long as it lasted, seeing the king moreover thought fit to promote them to honour, i.e. he did restore them to their places, as the word signifies, and made an addition to their former dignities.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 3:30
Daniel 3:30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the province of Babylon.Ver. 30. Then the king promoted.] Restored them to their dignities, and strictly forbade others to malign or molest them.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 3:30
(30) Promoted—i.e., he reinstated them to their former posts, from which they had been temporarily deposed.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 3:30
Verse 30. Then the king promoted, &c.] He restored them to the offices which they held before the charge of disobedience and treason was brought against them. At the end of this verse the Septuagint add, "And he advanced them to be governors over all the Jews that were in his kingdom." This may be the meaning of the latter verse. They were more likely to be set over the Jews than over the Chaldeans.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 3:30
30. promoted] made to prosper (cf. Daniel 6:28), i.e. supported them in different ways in the discharge of their office, and so ensured their success (Daniel 2:49).
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 3:30
Then the king promoted Shadrach ... - Margin, “made to prosper.” The Chaldee means no more than “made to prosper.” Whether he restored them to their former places, or to higher honors, does not appear.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 3:30
30. Compare Daniel 2:48-49. The LXX. adds to this verse, “And he advanced them to be governors over all the Jews that were in his kingdom.” On this Adam Clarke remarks, justly, “They were more likely
Sermons on Daniel 3:30
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Living for Jesus in a Modern Babylon - 2 by Freddy Bafuka | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Daniel and his three friends who resolved not to defile themselves in Babylon. Despite facing tests and temptations, they remain |
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Atlantic Lyman conf.1972-02 Studies in Daniel 03 by Joseph Balsan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of man's inability to save himself and the need for God to send his Son, Jesus Christ, to save humanity. The preacher references |
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The Power of God's Presence by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking God's presence and experiencing His glory. He leads the congregation in a prayer of surrender and asks the Holy Sp |
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The Man God Tore Apart by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher expresses deep sorrow and concern for the state of the nation. He emphasizes that God's mercy and patience are running out, as they have crucified Jesu |
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Grace to the Humble (Kannada) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of humility before God, highlighting that God gives grace to the humble and exalts those who submit to His mighty hand. It contrasts Old Testa |
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God Honours Those Who Honour Him by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that reflects the character of God. He encourages the audience to look at Jesus as an example in various area |
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(Beginning a New Year) the Spirit and the Throne by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the necessity of being lifted by the Holy Spirit to truly understand God's Word and experience His fullness. He reflects on Revelation 4:1, where John is call |