Daniel 3:30
What does Daniel 3:30 mean?
A plain-English look at Daniel 3:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Daniel 3:30 means
Following these momentous events and his public decree, King Nebuchadnezzar promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego to even higher positions of authority within the province of Babylon. This act demonstrated the king's sincere recognition of their faithfulness and God's power, rewarding their unwavering integrity. Their promotion served as a public affirmation of God's vindication of His servants, showing that devotion to the Lord ultimately leads to honor, even in pagan lands, and that God honors those who honor Him.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego in the province of Babylon.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego, in the province of Babylon.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego in the province of Babylon.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Then the king gave Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego even greater authority in the land of Babylon.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Then the king hath caused Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, to prosper in the province of Babylon.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And we have not hearkened to thy commandments, nor have we observed nor done as thou hadst commanded us, that it might go well with us.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego in the province of Babylon.
Context
This verse concludes the chapter, showing the tangible outcome for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego after their miraculous deliverance and the king's decree. Their promotion signifies not only their personal vindication but also God's ultimate blessing on their faithfulness. This positive resolution brings the narrative to a powerful close, demonstrating that standing firm for God results in honor, even in the face of immense persecution.
v.29Therefore I make a decree, that every people, nation, and language, which speak anything amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill; because there is no other god that is able to deliver after this sort.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 1:3
And he shall be like a tree planted by the streams of water, That bringeth forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also doth not wither; And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
- 1 Samuel 2:30
Therefore Jehovah, the God of Israel, saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now Jehovah saith, Be it far from me; for them that honor me I will honor, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
- Romans 8:31
What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?
- John 12:26
If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will the Father honor.
- Daniel 3:12
There are certain Jews whom thou hast appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
- Daniel 2:49
And Daniel requested of the king, and he appointed Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel was in the gate of the king.
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