Daniel 3:12
Daniel · Old Testament · Chapter 3
“There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.”Daniel 3:12
What Does Daniel 3:12 Mean?
Daniel 3:12 is found in the book of Daniel, chapter 3, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Daniel 3:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Daniel 6:13“Then answered they and said before the king, That Daniel, which is of the children of the captivity of Judah, regardeth not thee, O king, nor the decree that thou hast signed, but maketh his petition three times a day.”Daniel 2:49“Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.”Acts 17:7“Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.”Proverbs 27:4“Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?”Daniel 2:48“Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.”Daniel 3:16“Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.”1 Samuel 18:7“And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.”Esther 3:4“Now it came to pass, when they spake daily unto him, and he hearkened not unto them, that they told Haman, to see whether Mordecai’s matters would stand: for he had told them that he was a Jew.”Esther 3:8“And Haman said unto king Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of thy kingdom; and their laws are diverse from all people; neither keep they the king’s laws: therefore it is not for the king’s profit to suffer them.”Ecclesiastes 4:4“Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit.”Daniel 1:7“Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego.”Daniel 2:17“Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:”Daniel 3:30“Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the province of Babylon.”Acts 5:28“Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.”
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