Daniel 3:9

9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, “May the king live forever!

Daniel 3:9 in Other Translations

9 They spake and said to the king Nebuchadnezzar, O king, live for ever.

9 They declared to King Nebuchadnezzar, "O king, live forever!

9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, “Long live the king!

9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, "Long live the king!

9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, "May the king live forever.

Daniel 3:9 Meaning and Commentary

Daniel 3:9

They spake and said to Nebuchadnezzar
Having got access unto him, and within his hearing, they expressed themselves in the following manner: O king, live for ever;
this they said to show their fidelity and hearty attachment to him, and their regard to his welfare, and the continuance of his life; and the rather to ingratiate themselves into his affections, and gain audience of him; (See Gill on Daniel 2:4).

Daniel 3:9 In-Context

7 Therefore, as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp and all kinds of music, all the nations and peoples of every language fell down and worshiped the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

8 At this time some astrologers came forward and denounced the Jews.

9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, “May the king live forever!

10 Your Majesty has issued a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the image of gold,

11 and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into a blazing furnace.

Cross References

• 1. S Nehemiah 2:3; Daniel 5:10; Daniel 6:6