Daniel 3:13

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

فَاغتاظَ نَبُوخَذْناصَّرُ عِندَما سَمِعَ ذَلِكَ وَقالَ غاضِباً: «أحضِرُوا شَدْرَخَ وَمِيشَخَ وَعَبْدَنَغُوَ إلَيَّ.» فَأحضَرُوا هَؤلاءِ الرِّجالَ أمامَ المَلِكِ.

What Does This Mean?

King Nebuchadnezzar is very angry and orders Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to be brought before him. This verse tells us that the three men are immediately brought to the king. It shows the power of the king and the seriousness of the situation.

Explained for Children

Imagine your friend is so mad that they demand to see you right away. That's what's happening here. The king, Nebuchadnezzar, is super upset and calls Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to him, and they come right away. It's like when you get called to the principal's office!

Historical Background

Daniel was written in the 6th century BCE, likely by Daniel or someone from his time. It was written for the Jews in exile to encourage them to remain faithful to God. The story reflects the cultural setting of the Babylonian Empire, showing its power and the loyalty of its subjects.

Living It Out Today

When we face a difficult situation, like being called into a principal's office or facing an angry boss, we can remember Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They stayed true to their faith even under pressure. Just like them, we can stay strong in our beliefs.

Topics

• faithfulness
• persecution
• loyalty
• courage
• worship
• obedience

Related Verses

• Exodus 32:21-29
• Numbers 16:1-40
• Daniel 6:16-23
• Acts 4:13-21
• 1 Peter 3:13-17

Frequently Asked Questions

What was King Nebuchadnezzar angry about?

King Nebuchadnezzar was angry because Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to worship the golden statue he had set up.

Why did Nebuchadnezzar order the three men to be brought before him?

He wanted to confront them directly about their refusal to worship the statue, showing the seriousness of their disobedience to his command.

How did the three men react when they were brought before the king?

Although not specified in this verse, the context shows that they remained steadfast in their faith and refused to worship the statue, even under threat of punishment.

What can we learn from the three men's response to the king?

We can learn the importance of standing firm in our beliefs, even when facing powerful opposition or severe consequences.