Daniel 3:11

11 "But whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire.

Daniel 3:11 Meaning and Commentary

Daniel 3:11

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).

Daniel 3:11 In-Context

9 They responded and said to Nebuchadnezzar the king: "O king, live forever!

10 "You, O king, have made a decree that every man who hears the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, and bagpipe and all kinds of music, is to fall down and worship the golden image.

11 "But whoever does not fall down and worship shall be cast into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire.

12 "There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the administration of the province of Babylon, namely Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego. These men, O king, have disregarded you; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden image which you have set up."

13 Then Nebuchadnezzar in rage and anger gave orders to bring Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego; then these men were brought before the king.