Daniel 3:8

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

Daniel 3:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews.
ESV
8 Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and maliciously accused the Jews.
NLT
8 But some of the astrologers went to the king and informed on the Jews.
MSG
8 Just then, some Babylonian fortunetellers stepped up and accused the Jews.
CSB
8 Some Chaldeans took this occasion to come forward and maliciously accusethe Jews.

Daniel 3:8 In-Context

6 Whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into a blazing furnace.”
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,

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Isaiah 19:3; S Daniel 2:10

Footnotes 1

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