Daniel 3:2 kjv
Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.
Daniel 3:2 nkjv
And King Nebuchadnezzar sent word to gather together the satraps, the administrators, the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the judges, the magistrates, and all the officials of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image which King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.
Daniel 3:2 niv
He then summoned the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates and all the other provincial officials to come to the dedication of the image he had set up.
Daniel 3:2 esv
Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent to gather the satraps, the prefects, and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, the justices, the magistrates, and all the officials of the provinces to come to the dedication of the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.
Daniel 3:2 nlt
Then he sent messages to the high officers, officials, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the provincial officials to come to the dedication of the statue he had set up.
Daniel 3 2 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Dan 3:2 | King Nebuchadnezzar sent to gather the satraps, prefects, governors, counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all other officials... | Ezra 7:14 (Officials serving the king and his council) |
| Dan 3:2 | ...to come to the dedication of the image... | Deut 20:5 (Exemption from military service for specific groups) |
| Dan 3:2 | ...of the provinces of Babylon. | Jer 51:59 (Setting forth to Babylon) |
| Dan 3:3 | So the satraps, prefects, governors, counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all other officials... | Neh 12:26 (Officials involved in public ceremonies) |
| Dan 3:3 | ...assembled for the dedication of the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. | Isa 14:12-14 (Pride and exalting oneself like God) |
| Isa 44:28 | He says of Cyrus, “He is my shepherd, and he shall carry out all my purpose; saying of Jerusalem, ‘She shall be built,’ and of the temple, ‘Your foundation shall be laid.’” | Jer 29:7 (Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile) |
| Eze 29:18 | Son of man, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon made his army serve a great service against Tyre. Every head was made bald, and every shoulder was rubbed; yet neither he nor his army got a wages from Tyre for the service that he served against it. | Psa 75:6-7 (Promotion comes neither from the east nor from the west nor from the south.) |
| 1 Cor 6:1 | When one of you has a grievance against another, dare he seek settlement in the ungodly courts before the unrighteous, instead of before the saints? | Eph 5:11 (Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.) |
| Rom 13:1-7 | Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. | Titus 3:1 (Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient...) |
| Prov 21:1 | The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will. | Isa 10:7 (Will not the one who works it presume upon him?) |
| 1 Tim 2:1-2 | First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godliness and dignity. | 1 Pet 2:13-14 (Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution...) |
| Matt 22:21 | They said, “Caesar's.” Then he said to them, “Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” | Luke 20:25 (Then he said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.”) |
| Dan 2:48 | Then the king gave Daniel high honor and many great gifts, and made him ruler of all the province of Babylon and chief over all the king's wise men. | Prov 3:16 (Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.) |
| Esther 1:1 | Now it happened in the days of Ahasuerus, the Ahasuerus who reigned, from India to Ethiopia, 127 provincial districts... | 2 Chron 36:3 (and crowned him and made him king) |
| Deut 4:2 | You shall not add to the word that I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I command you. | Gal 3:15 (Brothers, I commend to you the human argument...) |
| Psa 119:9 | How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. | John 17:17 (Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.) |
| Prov 16:33 | The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision comes from the LORD. | 1 Sam 16:1 (The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul, since I have rejected him from being king over Israel?”) |
| Jer 17:5 | Thus says the LORD: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his arm, whose heart turns away from the LORD.” | Psa 146:3-5 (Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.) |
| 2 Thess 2:3-4 | Let no one deceive you in any way, for that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction, who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. | Matt 24:24 (For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.) |
| Dan 5:1 | King Belshazzar made a great feast to a thousand of his princes, and drank wine before the thousand. | 1 Sam 25:36 (But Abigail hurried to get up and mount a donkey, and with her five young women she followed Nabal's messengers and became his wife.) |
Daniel 3 verses
Daniel 3 2 Meaning
This verse establishes the context for Nebuchadnezzar's decree, highlighting the individuals Nebuchadnezzar aimed to exert his authority over: the satraps, prefects, governors, counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all other officials of the provinces.
Daniel 3 2 Context
Chapter 3 of Daniel shifts focus to a grand public event orchestrated by King Nebuchadnezzar. Having established his empire and seemingly cemented his power, he commands the dedication of a colossal golden image he has erected in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. This gathering is not merely ceremonial but a demonstration of his absolute authority and a test of loyalty for all holding positions of power within his vast dominion. The presence of these high-ranking officials signifies the immense reach of Nebuchadnezzar's empire and the critical importance he placed on this public display of devotion to his image.
Daniel 3 2 Word Analysis
King (מַלְכָּא - malkāʾ): Refers to Nebuchadnezzar, the sovereign ruler. This title denotes his supreme earthly authority, which he sought to equate with divine power.
Nebuchadnezzar (נְבֽוּכַדְנֶצַּר - Nəḇuḵaḏneṣṣar): The powerful Babylonian king who conquered Jerusalem.
Sent (שְׁלַח - šəlaḥ): An active verb indicating a deliberate act of commissioning and dispatching.
To gather (לִכְנָשׁ - liḵnāš): Implies assembling, convoking, or bringing together. This emphasizes the scale of the summons.
Satrap (אֲחַשְׁדַּרְפְּנַיָּא - aḥašdarpaṇayyāʾ): Persian term for provincial governor, indicating the widespread nature of the empire.
Prefect (סִגְנַיָּא - siḡnayya): Officials overseeing administrative districts or prefectures.
Governors (פַּחַות - paḥwāṯ): Leaders of provinces or regions.
Counselors (יָעָתְפַיָּא - yāʿaṯp̄ayyāʾ): Advisors or high-ranking officials.
Treasurers (גְּנָזַרְיָּא - ḡənaźarəyyāʾ): Keepers of the royal treasury, signifying financial control.
Judges (דִּינַיָּא - dînayyāʾ): Those who administered justice and law.
Magistrates (שָׁפְטַיָּא - šāp̄ṭayʾa): Officials responsible for legal matters and enforcement.
And all other officials of the provinces (וְכֹל סַרְבֵי מְדִינָה - wəḵol sarḇê mḏîḇāh): This inclusive phrase underscores that no level of authority within the empire was exempt from this summons. It emphasizes the totality of Nebuchadnezzar's control.
The dedication (חֲנֻכָּה - ḥanukkāh): Refers to the formal consecration or inauguration of something. Here, it's for the image.
The image (צַלְמָא - ṣaləḇāʾ): The object of worship and focus of the decree, representing Nebuchadnezzar's power and possibly a deified form of himself.
That King Nebuchadnezzar had set up (דִּי הֲקֵים מַלְכָּא נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר - dî haqēm maləḵāʾ Nəḇuḵaḏneṣṣar): Emphasizes Nebuchadnezzar's active role in establishing this symbol of his authority and religion.
Daniel 3 2 Bonus Section
This gathering of officials demonstrates the organizational might of the Babylonian Empire, a testament to its geopolitical influence in that era. The use of diverse titles highlights the administrative complexity necessary to govern such a large territory. The entire event serves as a potent precursor to the test of faith that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego will face, a test designed by Nebuchadnezzar to crush any potential dissent or allegiance to a higher power than himself. The text emphasizes Nebuchadnezzar's sovereign declaration, which even the highest officials must acknowledge and respond to, illustrating the ultimate, albeit earthly, power he wielded.
Daniel 3 2 Commentary
Nebuchadnezzar's assembly of his vast governmental apparatus reveals his intention to forge absolute unity through forced idolatry. By gathering all strata of his administration, he aimed to ensure complete obedience to his will, making spiritual allegiance synonymous with civic duty. This command sets the stage for a stark confrontation between earthly power seeking divine equivalence and the unwavering faithfulness of God's people. The breadth of the invited officials shows the extensive, pervasive nature of the Babylonian empire's authority.