Daniel 3:9 kjv
They spake and said to the king Nebuchadnezzar, O king, live for ever.
Daniel 3:9 nkjv
They spoke and said to King Nebuchadnezzar, "O king, live forever!
Daniel 3:9 niv
They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, "May the king live forever!
Daniel 3:9 esv
They declared to King Nebuchadnezzar, "O king, live forever!
Daniel 3:9 nlt
They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, "Long live the king!
Daniel 3 9 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel 3:9 | "Therefore certain Chaldeans came forward and accused the Jews." | Daniel 3:9 (Primary Verse) |
| Genesis 9:20 | Noah began to be a farmer and planted a vineyard. | Genesis 9:20 (Nations arise) |
| Genesis 11:1 | Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. | Genesis 11:1 (Early settlement) |
| Exodus 2:14 | He looked this way and that and, when he saw no one else, he killed the Egyptian and hid him in the sand. | Exodus 2:14 (Accusation fear) |
| Numbers 16:1 | Korah gathered all the people against Moses and Aaron. | Numbers 16:1 (Rebellion) |
| Deuteronomy 18:20 | But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die. | Deuteronomy 18:20 (Prophet's fate) |
| 1 Samuel 17:28 | But David’s anger burned when he heard it. | 1 Samuel 17:28 (Accusation) |
| 1 Kings 18:40 | And Elijah said to them, "Seize the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape." | 1 Kings 18:40 (Accusation) |
| 2 Kings 17:25 | When they first lived there, they did not fear the LORD. Therefore the LORD sent lions among them. | 2 Kings 17:25 (Consequences) |
| 2 Kings 19:22 | Whom have you reviled and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes to the heights? Against the Holy One of Israel! | 2 Kings 19:22 (Blasphemy) |
| Ezra 4:1-5 | When the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple to the LORD, the God of Israel... | Ezra 4:1-5 (Opposition) |
| Psalm 14:1 | The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good. | Psalm 14:1 (Unbelief) |
| Psalm 56:5-6 | They stir up strife, they lie in wait, they watch for my halting, eager to do me harm. For their guilt. | Psalm 56:5-6 (Conspiracy) |
| Proverbs 1:10-11 | My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. If they say, “Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood; let us ambush the innocent without cause...” | Proverbs 1:10-11 (Temptation) |
| Proverbs 6:12-15 | A worthless person, a wicked man walks with crooked speech, winks with his eyes, signals with his feet, points with his fingers, with perverted heart he devises evil, he continually sows discord; therefore disaster shall come upon him in an instant; he will fall, and there will be no one to raise him up. | Proverbs 6:12-15 (Malice) |
| Isaiah 5:20 | Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil. | Isaiah 5:20 (Moral perversion) |
| Jeremiah 29:15 | "but because you have said, ‘The LORD has brought us enemies in this land,’ behold, I am against your prophets who prophesy falsely in my name." | Jeremiah 29:15 (False prophets) |
| Matthew 2:16 | Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all the surrounding country, from two years old and under. | Matthew 2:16 (Cruelty) |
| Matthew 11:18-19 | For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.” | Matthew 11:18-19 (Misrepresentation) |
| Luke 19:47-48 | And he was teaching daily in the temple. The chief priests and the scribes and the principal men of the people were trying to destroy him, but they did not find anything they could do, for all the people were hanging on his word. | Luke 19:47-48 (Opposition) |
| John 9:22 | His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that anyone who confessed him to be Christ would be put out of the synagogue. | John 9:22 (Fear of opposition) |
| Acts 19:33-34 | Some of the crowd prompted Alexander, while the Jews were pushing him forward. Alexander raised his hand and tried to make a defense to the people. | Acts 19:33-34 (Accusation) |
| 1 Peter 3:15 | but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. | 1 Peter 3:15 (Defense) |
Daniel 3 verses
Daniel 3 9 Meaning
The verse states that the accusers themselves presented themselves to King Nebuchadnezzar. This emphasizes their direct involvement and assertion of their claims against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They were not simply relaying information but actively bringing forth their accusations and likely their prepared evidence or testimony.
Daniel 3 9 Context
This verse occurs in the narrative of Daniel chapter 3, where Nebuchadnezzar has erected a golden image and decreed that all his subjects must worship it. Failure to do so results in death by fiery furnace. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, loyal Jews serving in the Babylonian empire, refused to worship the image, even when given a second chance. Certain Chaldeans, who were likely pagan priests or officials, used this defiance as an opportunity to bring accusations against them, seeking to harm them and potentially to please the king or eliminate rivals.
Daniel 3 9 Word Analysis
- Therefore (Vä - Arabic root verb): Indicates a consequence or result. The Chaldeans' action was a direct reaction to the situation.
- certain (Kǎ-sheer - Hebrew): Denotes specific, though unnamed, individuals from the Chaldean group.
- Chaldeans (Kǎs-dîm - Hebrew): Refers to people from the region of Chaldea, known for their astronomical and astrological expertise, and often holding positions of authority in the Babylonian court. They were ethnically distinct from the Jews.
- came forward (Quo-mah - Hebrew): A verb meaning to stand up, arise, or appear. This implies an active, intentional presentation of themselves.
- and accused (Weh-sheh-taq-roo - Hebrew root of Shāqaṭ): Denotes to accuse, to attack, to murmur against, or to plot. It carries a sense of malicious complaint.
- the Jews (Yih-hood-ā-yē - Hebrew): Refers to the people of Judah, specifically Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in this context, highlighting their distinct religious and ethnic identity as perceived by the Chaldeans.
Words-group analysis:
- "certain Chaldeans came forward and accused": This phrase emphasizes the agency and initiative of the accusers. It wasn't an impartial report; they actively stepped forward with their allegations. Their position as Chaldeans also implies a vested interest, possibly religious or political, in enforcing the king's decree and discrediting the Jews.
Daniel 3 9 Bonus Section
The Chaldeans’ action here serves as an example of how societal pressures and group dynamics can fuel persecution. They acted not just as witnesses but as active prosecutors, driven by their own pagan worldview and potentially by animosity towards the monotheistic faith of the Jews. This highlights the ongoing tension between pagan practices and faithful adherence to God throughout biblical history, a theme that recurs in the opposition faced by figures like Elijah and early Christians. Their willingness to "accuse" points to a readiness to betray others based on their non-conformity to prevailing religious mandates.
Daniel 3 9 Commentary
The proactive step by the Chaldeans reveals their intent to leverage Nebuchadnezzar's decree for their own purposes. Their "coming forward" and direct accusation underscore their boldness, stemming perhaps from their assumed authority and the perceived vulnerability of the Jews who were a minority and had previously been exiled. This act of accusation sets the stage for the severe test that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are about to face, highlighting the dangers of religious and political persecution.