Daniel 3:8

Translations

Modern

At this time some astrologers came forward and maliciously accused the Jews,

Traditional

Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews.

Literal

All because of this, at that time some astrologers, men, came forward and they ate to pieces the Jews.

Latin

Statimque in ipso tempore accedentes viri Chaldæi accusaverunt Judæos:

Original

Hebrew

English

At this time some astrologers came forward and maliciously accused the Jews,

Notes

Daniel 3:1–30

Nebuchadnezzar's obsession with power might have been fueled by the vision in Daniel 2. This obsession led him to build a golden statue and order everyone in his empire to worship it. He did not understand that God cannot be contained in any created object.

The three young Hebrews refused to worship the statue as a god. They remained faithful to the Lord, and the Lord saved them from the king's anger.

Daniel 2:1–6:28

This section contains stories and dreams from the experiences of Daniel and his friends in Babylon. Daniel used his special gift to understand dreams and showed great skill in the study of literature and science (Daniel 1:17). Chapter 2 provides a broad overview of history until God's kingdom appears (Daniel 2:44–49). Daniel 3–6 describes the fall of Babylon and the rise of Persia. History is moving toward a clear goal. That goal is the everlasting kingdom of God (Daniel 2:44; 4:2–3, 34; 6:26).

Theme notes and profiles

Babylon Daniel Nebuchadnezzar II David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders

Events

Prophecies of Danielc. 606 BC

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Ezra 4:12–16
Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came from you to us have returned to Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring its walls and repairing its foundations.
Daniel 6:12–13
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Esther 3:8–9
Then Haman informed King Xerxes, “There is a certain people scattered and dispersed among the peoples of every province of your kingdom. Their laws are different from everyone else’s, and they do not obey the king’s laws. So it is not in the king’s best interest to tolerate them.
1 Peter 4:3–4
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Acts 16:20–22
They brought them to the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews and are throwing our city into turmoil
Acts 17:6–8
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,
Daniel 2:10
The astrologers answered the king, “No one on earth can do what the king requests! No king, however great and powerful, has ever asked anything like this of any magician, enchanter, or astrologer.
Acts 28:22
But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Chaldea: Ancient Mesopotamian empire; known for astrology and wisdom

Glossary

Aramaic Bagpipe Book of Daniel Book of Jeremiah Daniel, Additions to Dulcimer Furnace Jew Mishael Musical Instruments Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadrezzar Sackbut Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Trigon

Topics

Coercion: Religious Conspiracy: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego Faith: Trial of The Three Hebrews, when Commanded to Worship the Image Furnace for Capital Punishment, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego Cast Into, by Nebuchadnezzar Indictments: Three Hebrew Captives on the Charge of Defiance Against Authority Persecution of the Three Hebrew Young Men (Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego) of the Captivity Persecution: Spirit of Chaldeans Rulers: Wicked: Nebuchadnezzar, Committing the Three Hebrews to the Furnace

Daniel 3:8

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