Daniel 3:7

Daniel 3:7 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Therefore, as soon as all the people heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and all kinds of music, the people of every nation and language would fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

King James Version KJV

Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of musick, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

American Standard Version ASV

Therefore at that time, when all the peoples heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

Bible in Basic English BBE

So at that time, all the people, when the sound of the horn, pipe, harp, trigon, psaltery, and all sorts of instruments, came to their ears, went down on their faces in worship before the image of gold which Nebuchadnezzar the king had put up.

Free Bible Version FBV

So when all the people heard the sound of the musical instruments they all fell down—the people of all nations and languages worshiped the gold statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Therefore assoone as all the people heard the sound of the cornet, trumpet, harpe, sackebut, psalterie, and all instruments of musike, all the people, nations, and languages fell downe, and worshipped the golden image, that Nebuchad-nezzar the King had set vp.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Therefore at that time, when all the peoples are hearing the voice of the cornet, the flute, the harp, the sackbut, the psaltery, and all kinds of music, falling down are all the peoples, nations and languages, doing obeisance to the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath raised up.

World English Bible WEB

Therefore at that time, when all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, the nations, and the languages fell down and worshiped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshiped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Upon this therefore, at the time when all the people heard the sound of the trumpet, the flute, and the harp, of the sackbut, and the psaltery, of the symphony, and of all kind of music: all the nations, tribes, and languages fell down and adored the golden statue which king Nabuchodonosor had set up.

Translation for Translators T4T

So when all those people who had gathered heard the sounds made by the musical instruments, they all bowed down to worship the statue.

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Daniel 3:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כָּ/ל קֳבֵ֣ל דְּנָ֡ה בֵּ/הּ זִמְנָ֡/א כְּ/דִ֣י שָֽׁמְעִ֣ין כָּֽל עַמְמַיָּ֡/א קָ֣ל קַרְנָ/א֩ מַשְׁר֨וֹקִיתָ֜/א קיתרס קַתְר֤וֹס שַׂבְּכָא֙ פְּסַנְטֵרִ֔ין וְ/כֹ֖ל זְנֵ֣י זְמָרָ֑/א נָֽפְלִ֨ין כָּֽל עַֽמְמַיָּ֜/א אֻמַיָּ֣/א וְ/לִשָּׁנַיָּ֗/א סָֽגְדִין֙ לְ/צֶ֣לֶם דַּהֲבָ֔/א דִּ֥י הֲקֵ֖ים נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֥ר מַלְכָּֽ/א

כָּ/ל kôl H3606 all Adj | Conj

קֳבֵ֣ל qᵉbêl H6903 before Adj

דְּנָ֡ה dên H1836 this Adj

בֵּ/הּ Adj | Suff

זִמְנָ֡/א zᵉmân H2166 time Adj | Art

כְּ/דִ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj | Rel

שָֽׁמְעִ֣ין shᵉmaʻ H8086 to hear Adj

כָּֽל kôl H3606 all Adj

עַמְמַיָּ֡/א ʻam H5972 people Adj | Art

קָ֣ל qâl H7032 voice Adj

קַרְנָ/א֩ qeren H7162 horn Adj | Art

מַשְׁר֨וֹקִיתָ֜/א mashrôwqîy H4953 flute Adj | Art

קיתרס qîythârôç H7030 lyre Adj

קַתְר֤וֹס qîythârôç H7030 lyre Adj

שַׂבְּכָא֙ çabbᵉkâʼ H5443 trigon Adj

פְּסַנְטֵרִ֔ין pᵉçanṭêrîyn H6460 psaltery Adj

וְ/כֹ֖ל kôl H3606 all Adj | N-ms

זְנֵ֣י zan H2178 kind Adj

זְמָרָ֑/א zᵉmâr H2170 music Adj | Art

נָֽפְלִ֨ין nᵉphal H5308 to fall Adj

כָּֽל kôl H3606 all Adj

עַֽמְמַיָּ֜/א ʻam H5972 people Adj | Art

אֻמַיָּ֣/א ʼummâh H524 people Adj | Art

וְ/לִשָּׁנַיָּ֗/א lishshân H3961 tongue Adj | N-mp | Art

סָֽגְדִין֙ çᵉgid H5457 to do homage Adj

לְ/צֶ֣לֶם tselem H6755 image Adj | N-ms

דַּהֲבָ֔/א dᵉhab H1722 gold Adj | Art

דִּ֥י dîy H1768 that Adj

הֲקֵ֖ים qûwm H6966 to stand Adj

נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֥ר Nᵉbûwkadnetstsar H5020 Nebuchadnezzar Adj

מַלְכָּֽ/א melek H4430 king Adj | Art

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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 3:7

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.

דְּנָ֡ה 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.

בֵּ/הּ "" Adj | Suff

זִמְנָ֡/א zᵉmân H2166 "time" Adj | Art

In the Bible, this word means a set time or season, like a scheduled event. It appears in books like Daniel and Ezra, referring to appointed times for festivals or ceremonies. This concept is key to understanding biblical timing.

Definition: a set time, time, season Aramaic of ze.man (זְמָ֑ן "time" H2165)

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: season, time. See also: Ezra 5:3; Daniel 4:33; Daniel 7:25.

כְּ/דִ֣י dîy H1768 "that" Adj | Rel

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.

שָֽׁמְעִ֣ין shᵉmaʻ H8086 "to hear" Adj

Similar to H8085, this word means to hear and obey, used in various forms throughout the Bible. It emphasizes the importance of listening to God's commands and following them.

Definition: 1) to hear 1a) (P'al) to hear, have a sense of hearing 1b) (Ithpael) to show oneself obedient

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: hear, obey. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 5:14; Daniel 7:27.

כָּֽל kôl H3606 "all" Adj

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

עַמְמַיָּ֡/א ʻam H5972 "people" Adj | Art

This Hebrew word is similar to H5971 and also means a people or nation, like the people of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It's used to describe a group of people, and is often translated as people or nation in English Bibles. The word is used to convey a sense of community or collective identity.

Definition: people Aramaic of am (עַם ": people" H5971A)

Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: people. See also: Ezra 5:12; Daniel 3:7; Daniel 7:27.

קָ֣ל qâl H7032 "voice" Adj

It signifies a voice or sound, like the voice of God speaking to Moses in Exodus 3:4 or the sound of music in Psalm 98:5.

Definition: : voice voice, sound Aramaic of qol (קוֹל ": sound" H6963H)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: sound, voice. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:15; Daniel 7:11.

קַרְנָ/א֩ qeren H7162 "horn" Adj | Art

This word refers to a horn, either as a musical instrument or as a part of an animal. It's used symbolically in visions and can also mean a cornet. The Bible uses this word to describe a horn's sound or shape.

Definition: 1) horn 1a) as musical instrument 1b) symbolic (in visions) 1c) of an animal

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: horn, cornet. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 7:8; Daniel 7:24.

מַשְׁר֨וֹקִיתָ֜/א mashrôwqîy H4953 "flute" Adj | Art

This word means a flute or pipe, likely due to the whistling sound it makes. In the Bible, it refers to a musical instrument. The KJV translates it as flute.

Definition: pipe

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: flute. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15.

קיתרס qîythârôç H7030 "lyre" Adj

In the Bible, this word refers to a musical instrument, likely a lyre or harp, often used in worship and celebration in books like Psalms and Isaiah.

Definition: 1) a musical instrument 1a) probably the lyre or zither

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: harp. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15.

קַתְר֤וֹס qîythârôç H7030 "lyre" Adj

In the Bible, this word refers to a musical instrument, likely a lyre or harp, often used in worship and celebration in books like Psalms and Isaiah.

Definition: 1) a musical instrument 1a) probably the lyre or zither

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: harp. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15.

שַׂבְּכָא֙ çabbᵉkâʼ H5443 "trigon" Adj

The sackbut was a musical instrument, similar to a lyre, with four strings and a triangular shape. In the Bible, it is mentioned as a type of lyre. The word is translated as 'sackbut'

Definition: 1) trigon, musical instrument 1a) a triangular musical instrument with four strings, similar to a lyre

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: sackbut. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15.

פְּסַנְטֵרִ֔ין pᵉçanṭêrîyn H6460 "psaltery" Adj

A psaltery was a stringed instrument, similar to a lyre or harp, used to praise God in the Bible. In 1 Samuel 16:23, David played the psaltery to soothe King Saul.

Definition: 1) a stringed instrument (triangular) 1a) perhaps a lyre or a harp

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: psaltery. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15.

וְ/כֹ֖ל kôl H3606 "all" Adj | N-ms

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

זְנֵ֣י zan H2178 "kind" Adj

This Aramaic word means kind or sort, similar to H2177. It describes a type or category of something.

Definition: kind, sort Aramaic of zan (זַן "kind" H2177)

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: kind. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15.

זְמָרָ֑/א zᵉmâr H2170 "music" Adj | Art

This Hebrew word refers to instrumental music, like the kind played by King David in Psalm 150. It's about making music with instruments, not just singing. In the Bible, it's often translated as 'music' or 'musick'.

Definition: instrumental music, music Aramaic of za.mar (זָמַר "to sing" H2167)

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: musick. See also: Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 3:15.

נָֽפְלִ֨ין nᵉphal H5308 "to fall" Adj

This Hebrew word also means to fall, and it's used when someone or something drops down. It's found in books like Exodus and Jeremiah, where people fell down to worship or fell into trouble.

Definition: 1) to fall 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall down

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: fall (down), have occasion. See also: Ezra 7:20; Daniel 3:10; Daniel 7:20.

כָּֽל kôl H3606 "all" Adj

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

עַֽמְמַיָּ֜/א ʻam H5972 "people" Adj | Art

Definition: people Aramaic of am (עַם ": people" H5971A)

Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: people. See also: Ezra 5:12; Daniel 3:7; Daniel 7:27.

אֻמַיָּ֣/א ʼummâh H524 "people" Adj | Art

The Hebrew word for a group of people or community, used to describe a nation or tribe, as seen in Genesis. It refers to a collection of persons. This term is used to identify a specific group of people.

Definition: people, tribe, nation Aramaic of um.mah (אֻמָּה "people" H0523)

Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: nation. See also: Ezra 4:10; Daniel 3:31; Daniel 7:14.

וְ/לִשָּׁנַיָּ֗/א lishshân H3961 "tongue" Adj | N-mp | Art

Lishshan refers to a language or tongue, like the many languages spoken at the Tower of Babel. It's about human speech and communication.

Definition: 1) tongue, language 1a) tongue, language 1b) people (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: language. See also: Daniel 3:4; Daniel 3:31; Daniel 7:14.

סָֽגְדִין֙ çᵉgid H5457 "to do homage" Adj

This word is similar to H5456, but it specifically means to worship or show homage to someone, often by bowing down. It's used in the Bible to describe worshiping God or idols. The concept is seen in the book of Daniel.

Definition: 1) to prostrate oneself, do homage, worship 1a) (P'al) to do homage

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: worship. See also: Daniel 2:46; Daniel 3:11; Daniel 3:28.

לְ/צֶ֣לֶם tselem H6755 "image" Adj | N-ms

In Aramaic, this word refers to an idol or image, emphasizing the idea of a false representation of God, as warned against in the Bible.

Definition: image, idol Aramaic of tse.lem (צֶ֫לֶם "image" H6754)

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: form, image. See also: Daniel 2:31; Daniel 3:5; Daniel 3:19.

דַּהֲבָ֔/א dᵉhab H1722 "gold" Adj | Art

In the Bible, this word means gold, a valuable metal. It is often used to describe items made of gold, such as jewelry or decorations.

Definition: gold Aramaic of za.hav (זָהָב "gold" H2091)

Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en). See also: Ezra 5:14; Daniel 3:7; Daniel 5:29.

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

הֲקֵ֖ים qûwm H6966 "to stand" Adj

Qum means to establish or confirm something, like setting up a new system or lifting someone up to a position of power, as described in the books of Kings and Chronicles.

Definition: : establish/stand_firm/confirm/fulfill/fix 1) to arise, stand 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to arise from 1a2) to come on the scene (fig) 1a3) to arise (out of inaction) 1a4) to stand 1a5) to endure 1b) (Pael) to set up, establish 1c) (Aphel) 1c1) to set up 1c2) to lift up 1c3) to establish 1c4) to appoint 1d) (Hophal) to be made to stand

Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: appoint, establish, make, raise up self, (a-) rise (up), (make to) stand, set (up). See also: Ezra 5:2; Daniel 4:14; Daniel 7:24.

נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֥ר Nᵉbûwkadnetstsar H5020 "Nebuchadnezzar" Adj

Nebuchadnezzar was a king of Babylon who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and is first mentioned in 2 Kings 24:1. He was the father of Belshazzar and is known for capturing Jerusalem and taking Judah captive. His name is Aramaic for may Nebo protect the crown.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.24.1; father of: Belshazzar (H1112) Aramaic of ne.vu.khad.nets.tsar (נְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּר, נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר "Nebuchadnezzar" H5019) § Nebuchadnezzar = "may Nebo protect the crown" the great king of Babylon who captured Jerusalem and carried Judah captive

Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: Nebuchadnezzar. See also: Ezra 2:1; Daniel 3:19; Daniel 5:18.

מַלְכָּֽ/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.

Study Notes — Daniel 3:7

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Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 3:7
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Context — Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Statue

5As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. 6And whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace.”

7Therefore, as soon as all the people heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and all kinds of music, the people of every nation and language would fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

8At this time some astrologers came forward and maliciously accused the Jews, 9saying to King Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, may you live forever!

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Revelation 17:8	The beast that you saw—it was, and now is no more, but is about to come up out of the Abyss and go to its destruction. And those who dwell on the earth whose names were not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world will marvel when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet will be.
2	Revelation 13:3	One of the heads of the beast appeared to be mortally wounded. But the mortal wound was healed, and the whole world marveled and followed the beast.
3	Revelation 13:8	And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the Book of Life belonging to the Lamb who was slain.
4	Revelation 13:14	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.
5	1 John 5:19	We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.
6	Revelation 12:9	And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.
7	Jeremiah 51:7	Babylon was a gold cup in the hand of the LORD, making the whole earth drunk. The nations drank her wine; therefore the nations have gone mad.
8	Revelation 19:20	But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.
9	Acts 14:16	In past generations, He let all nations go their own way.

Daniel 3:7 Summary

In Daniel 3:7, we see a large group of people from different nations and languages coming together to worship a golden statue, simply because they were told to do so. This event shows how easily people can be swayed to follow the crowd and worship false idols, rather than the one true God (as warned against in Exodus 20:3-5). However, as believers, we are called to worship God alone, and to use our lives and actions to bring glory to Him (as encouraged in Romans 12:1). By examining this verse, we can reflect on our own priorities and worship, and consider how we can better honor God in our daily lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the people fall down and worship the golden statue in Daniel 3:7?

The people fell down and worshiped the statue because they were commanded to do so by King Nebuchadnezzar, and they feared being thrown into the blazing fiery furnace if they did not comply, as stated in Daniel 3:6. This event is a reminder of the pressure to conform to worldly demands, as seen in Romans 12:2.

What kind of music was played to signal the people to worship the statue?

According to Daniel 3:7, the music included the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and all kinds of music, which was a grand and impressive sound, likely designed to inspire awe and obedience, similar to the music used in worship in Psalm 150:3-5.

Were the people of every nation and language really worshiping the statue, or just going through the motions?

While the text does not provide a clear answer, it is likely that many people were worshiping out of fear or obligation, rather than genuine devotion, as seen in the actions of the astrologers in Daniel 3:8, who were motivated by malice rather than true worship, as warned against in Matthew 15:8-9.

How does this event relate to the broader theme of worship in the Bible?

This event highlights the importance of worshiping the one true God, as commanded in Exodus 20:3-5, and the dangers of idolatry, as seen in the golden statue, which is a form of idolatry condemned in Deuteronomy 5:7-10.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways in which I am tempted to worship false idols or priorities in my own life, and how can I redirect my worship to the one true God?
How do I respond when faced with pressure to conform to worldly demands, and what role does faith play in my decision-making?
In what ways can I use my daily life and actions to worship God, as encouraged in Romans 12:1, and how can I avoid merely going through the motions of worship?
What are some ways in which music and other forms of artistic expression can be used to inspire worship and devotion, as seen in Psalm 100:1-5?

Gill's Exposition on Daniel 3:7

Therefore at that time,.... Such a severe edict being published, threatening with so terrible a punishment: when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 3:7

Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of musick, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down and

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 3:7

The same methods hath new Babylon followed, in the long slavery of their false catholic church, for the whole world wondered after the beast, and none could make war with him, ,4,7,8.

Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 3:7

Daniel 3:7 Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of musick, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down [and] worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.Ver. 7. All the people, nations, and languages fell down.] They that come of the yielding willow, and not of the sturdy oak, will yield with the time, and ever be of the king’ s religion. In Queen Mary’ s days here, and so in the Palatinate lately, scarce one in five hundred stood out, but fell to Popery as fast as leaves fall in autumn. See on Daniel 3:5.

Cambridge Bible on Daniel 3:7

7. sackbut] trigon.

Barnes' Notes on Daniel 3:7

All the people, the nations, and the languages fell down ... - All excepting the Jews. An express exception is made in regard to them in the following verses, and it does not appear that any of them were present on this occasion.

Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 3:7

7. At that time — A number of commentators suppose that this burst of music took place at sunrise, when the summit of the statue first caught the blaze of the rising sun; that being from time

Sermons on Daniel 3:7

	Sermon	Description
	The Horizon of Divine Purpose - Part 5 by T. Austin-Sparks	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of life as portrayed in the Bible. He emphasizes that man's disobedience led to the withholding of a completing factor, resulting
	Church History - Session 5 (History and Old Testament Prophecy) by Edgar F. Parkyns	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the visions of Daniel in the Bible. He starts by referencing Alexander the Great and how his kingdom eventually broke up into four, which was
	(Revelation) Part 2 the Doom of the Scarlet Woman by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of the seven-headed beast mentioned in the book of Revelation. He explains that five of the heads have already fallen, one is cur
	Are You One of the Chosen Ones? by Paris Reidhead	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the influence of ideas and philosophy in shaping our society. He points out that in today's generation, ther
	Rev. 20:11-15. the Great White Throne by Horatius Bonar	Horatius Bonar preaches on Revelation 20:11-15, depicting the Great White Throne as a scene of ultimate judgment where all humanity, both great and small, will stand before God. He
	Joannes Chrysostomus by John Gill	John Gill discusses the teachings of Joannes Chrysostomus, emphasizing his belief in the doctrine of eternal predestination. Chrysostom interprets various scriptures to affirm that
	Modern Devices by Lewis Sperry Chafer	Lewis Sperry Chafer emphasizes the importance of the Church's anticipation of Christ's return, warning against losing sight of this hope which leads to spiritual decline and worldl