And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth The image; the above is the decree, this that follows the sanction of it: that he should be cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace; (See Gill on Daniel 3:6).
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They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, "O king, live forever!
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O king, you gave a command that everyone who heard the horns, lyres, zithers, harps, pipes, and all the other musical instruments would have to bow down and worship the gold statue.
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Anyone who wouldn't do this was to be thrown into a blazing furnace.
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O king, there are some men of Judah whom you made officers in the area of Babylon that did not pay attention to your order. Their names are Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They do not serve your gods and do not worship the gold statue you have set up."
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Nebuchadnezzar became very angry and called for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. When they were brought to the king,