It burned the bands by which they were tied, so that, being loosed, they could walk about; but it could not so much as singe a hair of their heads, or incommode them in the least: they could breathe, and walk, and converse as easily as in the open air. A sense of duty to their king, and of gratitude to their benefactor, might seem to justify a small deviation from the stricter path of duty. In giving some better traits in Nebuchadnezzar‘s character, Daniel agrees with Jeremiah 39:11; Jeremiah 42:12. changed the king‘s word — have made the king‘s attempt to coerce into obedience vain. He only declared Him to be a God who is able to save His servants as no other could, and merely forbade the despising and reviling of this God. Nebuchadnezzar now admits that God's law should be obeyed rather than his (Acts 5:29, "We ought to obey God rather than men"). [They would not for a moment confer with flesh and blood. What a mercy it is to have God for our God! The image being erected, the chief men in all the provinces of the empire were summoned to attend at the dedication of it, and, at a given signal, to how down and worship it. Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego in the province of Babylon.". But infinity implies unity; and if this being is One, Divine worship must be due to Him alone. ‘And have surrendered their bodies.’ They had not hesitated to surrender their whole existence into God’s hands, rather than worship any god but their own. (Juvenal, Sat. a. Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold: There is considerable debate regarding when this happened. 1. Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king's word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God. It helps all of us understand the practical application of Scripture. How contradictory and absurd is this! It takes into account the latest scholarship and is directed to all who are interested in the meaning of the text. And what produced it? It must be of metal, too, lasting and durable. For he did not depart from his own errors and give himself up entirely to the God of Israel, and embrace his worship in its purity. Read this Daniel Chapter 4 commentary with verse by verse comments by Jerry Robinson. He blesseth God for four things. Here he confesses that Israel’s God was mighty, since he was taught it by a miracle; but this, as I have reminded you, is not sufficient for solid piety, unless instruction is added, and occupies the first place. 13 Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Daniel 3:1-30 The Golden Memorial; or, Nebuchadnezzar's Great Image; CHARLES SIMEON. This Nebuchadnezzar and his courtiers saw, and were beyond measure astonished at it. The Pharisees taught that it was lawful to hate enemies. Then Nebuchadnezzar ... said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach. ), Here he requires constancy in the faithful, by which they may shew themselves to be truly born again of God’s Spirit. Well, this blessing of Nebuchadnezzar hath some sparks of humanity in it. Religion must be a free consent of the soul; it can be acceptable to God only as it is voluntary. They are, either to promote God’s glory or our neighbour’s good. What’s this to the infinite immensity of our God, that fills Heaven and earth? He set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. It is implied here that they had done this voluntarily, and that they might easily have avoided it if they had chosen to obey the king. Thus out of the mouths of blasphemers and contemners of God can the Lord ordain praise: yet all this did not draw off this king from his idolatry, for he saith. The miracle brought deep convictions on Nebuchadnezzar. This is referred to by the monarch himself as a remarkable result, as indeed it was - that an Eastern despot, who had resolved on the signal punishment of any of his subjects, should be so entirety changed in his purposes toward them. Commentary on Daniel 3:28-30 (Read Daniel 3:28-30) What God did for these his servants, would help to keep the Jews to their religion while in captivity, and to cure them of idolatry. III. The three Hebrews showed strong faith when they chose to trust God regardless of whether or not he would deliver them. We come to the last motive that graciously inclined God to work this deliverance; that is: IV. THE PARTICULAR CAUSE OF THE GREAT DANGER WHICH THESE MEN WERE BROUGHT INTO. This may be excused, had he really devoted himself to the God of Israel, and abjured his former superstitions. Although Nebuchadnezzar was very like a log or a stone with relation to the doctrine of faith, yet God wished by means of this stone and log to instruct us, to inspire us with shame, and to reprove us of incredulity, since we are unable to conform our lives to his will, and to approach all dangers boldly, whenever it becomes necessary. that is extraordinary and miraculous. Had the Hebrews died, this destruction of the soldiers would have appeared an accident: but as God appeared, during the execution, to punish his enemies, so he appeared still more visibly in behalf of his friends.]. (m) He was moved by the greatness of the miracle to praise God, but his heart was not touched. Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, who hath sent His angel and delivered His servants. 3. When they began to settle into societies, and when they reflected upon the first cause of the benefits they enjoyed, and discovered the goodness of God, then love grew as the principle of their glad obedience, and their worship was bloodless and cheerful, and their manners innocent and endearing. In the greatest universality and prevailing of impiety, yet God hath some that withstand superstition and give testimony to His truth. He neither acknowledged Jehovah as the only, or the alone true God, nor did he command Him to be worshipped. 1. A BRIGHTER example of fidelity to God than that before us is not to be found in all the records of antiquity. What honor does the Lord put on them that are steadfast in the faith! This strength of principle - this obedience to the dictates of conscience - this determination not to do wrong at any hazard - he could not but respect; and this is a remarkable instance to show that a firm and steady course in doing what is right will command the respect of even wicked men. Cruelty, ‘tis the brand of the malignant church. Hence we may collect that Nebuchadnezzar was not touched with true repentance when he blessed the God of Israel. He pronounces the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego to be blessed if he really felt this, he must at the same time curse his idols, for the glory of the one true God cannot be extolled without all idols being reduced to nothing. (2) In the explanation of the matter by Nebuchadnezzar himself Daniel 3:28, he understood it to be an angel - “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, etc., “who hath sent his angel,”” etc. Some think it was a short time after t… 3. Hij wilde dat ze hem zouden vertellen wat hij gedroomd had. Hitz. Still further did God appear for his servants,]. 28 “All this came upon King Nebuchadnezzar. Whoever speaks שׁלה, that which is erroneous or unjust, against the God of Shadrach, etc., shall be put to death. Ze kwamen voor de koning staan. He had resolved to destroy them; he now resolved to honor them. On examination of the persons of these youths, it was found, that not so much as the smell of fire had passed on them. To be glad and well pleased for the saving of men’s lives, for the sparing of bloodshed, such thanksgivings are comely. But faith cannot be acquired by any miracle, or any perception of the Divine power; it requires instruction also. There are a few opinions as to why… Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king's word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God. to Prof. Stuart "on the Apocalypse." nor worship — by prostration of the body. The meaning is, that rather than bow clown to worship gods which they regarded as no gods; rather than violate their consciences, and do wrong, they had preferred to be cast into the flames, committing themselves to the protection of God. Hence they are deservedly complimented by Nebuchadnezzar, when he said, — They trusted in their God, and afterwards, they changed the king’s edict, that is, reduced it to nothing, and abrogated it, because they were endued with greater power. This is generally disguised under the specious pretence of zeal. See also Luke 1:11-20, Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:20-21; Matthew 2:13, Matthew 2:19-20; Matthew 4:11; Matthew 18:10; Acts 12:7-15; Genesis 32:1-2; 2 Kings 6:17; Exodus 14:19; Exodus 23:20; Exodus 33:2; Numbers 20:16; Joshua 5:13; Isaiah 63:9; Daniel 10:5-13, Daniel 10:20-21; Daniel 12:1. This is surprising indeed, when a profane king says the angel was sent by God. Our religious culture has commonly appropriated the book of Daniel in one of two ways: 1) heroic examples of faith that we are to emulate. That they changed the king’s commandment, i.e. 3. Turning from a classic Reformed commentary on Daniel to one of the newest, Iain Duguid’s work on Daniel in the Reformed Expository Commentary series is an outstanding reference. By this miracle Nebuchadnezzar was plainly given to understand, that all the great success which he had had, and should yet have against the Jews, and in which he gloried, as if he had therein overpowered their God, was purely owing to their sin; that if the body of that nation had faithfully adhered to their own God, and the worship of him only, as these three men did, they would all have been delivered out of his hands, as these three men were. Decision for God at last gains the respect even of the worldly (Proverbs 16:7). And this consideration, that they are His servants; it is a well-alleged motive why they are delivered, His faithful service; it is a safe protection. ], 2. ].” “If our afflictions for his sake abound, our consolations through him shall much more abound:” and in due season he will bring us forth “out of the furnace, purified as gold.” But oh! Have set aside his word (so “alter  …  word,” Ezra 6:11) from regard to God. The true causes of religious cruelty are: 2. As God showed his approbation of those Jews’ refusal to worship the image by the miracle He wrought in their deliverance, so, I doubt not, but He has showed so many wonders in delivering this nation so often for its constancy in the same refusal, though, in all other respects, most unworthy of the least of His mercies. This is referred to by the monarch himself as a remarkable result, as indeed it was - that an Eastern despot, who had resolved on the signal punishment of any of his subjects, should be so entirety changed in his purposes toward them. First, see the fulness of their refusal. ‘Nebuchadnezzar spoke and said, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his supernatural agency, and delivered his servants who trusted in him, and they have changed the king’s word, and have surrendered their bodies, that they might not serve or worship any god, apart from their own God.”. - Here is a noble testimony from a heathen. But true zeal ought first to be employed upon ourselves. Why then does he praise in others what he does not imitate? For at the same time he not only openly announced that He had saved (Daniel 3:28) His servants, but also by an edict, issued to all the peoples of his kingdom, he forbade on pain of death the doing of any dishonour to the God of the Jews (Daniel 3:29). Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits. (Galatians 5:25. To take a more particular notice of this benediction and blessing of Nebuchadnezzar’s, let us consider it in a double notion. They might possibly compare the act required of them with the con-duct of the whole Jewish nation, both priests and people: the Jews had erected idols of their own, and, of their own free-will, had worshipped them in preference to Jehovah: but these youths were brought into the situation against their will, and in their own minds intended no disrespect to the God of heaven. Nebuchadnezzar must have no petty diminutive god; six cubits in breadth, sixty cubits in height. Quia constantes. They loved not their lives to death that they might be true to Him. According to this, שׁלוּ in abstr. And faith hath this prevailing power with God: III. For sending his angel to deliver his servants that trusted in him. Blessed be the God of Shadrach, etc. The great work here is deliverance, and riddance of these men from a mischief and destruction. 25 He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God. Daniel 3:28 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Daniel 3:28, NIV: "Then Nebuchadnezzar said, 'Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants!They trusted in him and defied the king's command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God." שׁלה, from שׁלה, to err, to commit a fault, is changed in the Keri into שׁלוּ, which occurs in Daniel 6:5 and Ezra 4:22, and in the Targg. It follows, —. That they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God - They gave up their bodies to the flame rather than do this. O let us bless our God, that the rights of conscience are respected amongst us; and that, in relation to the object or manner of our worship, we are left to stand or fall to our own Master! We clearly observe this in many profane men, for God often humbles them, to induce them suppliantly to fly to him for safety; but meanwhile, they remain perplexed by their own senses; they do not deny their own superstitions, nor regard the true worship of God. Before, he esteemed them factious, refractory, turbulent men, such as will be wiser, forsooth! For if we are thoroughly persuaded that God is the guardian of our life, surely no threats, nor terrors, nor death itself, should hinder us from persevering in our duty. Daniel 6:6-27 is written in Aramaic not Hebrew as most of the Old Testament is written. how is it wrought 7--by the dispatch of an angel. 28. They would not serve or worship any god except their own God. 3. The expense of making this image must have been immense; and it puts to shame the worshippers of Jehovah, who grudge to expend their money for the promotion of his glory. But this is far too common; for we see virtue praised and yet frozen to death, as in this instance, for many are willing to offer him lip-service. As far as they could conscientiously obey their king, they would: but where there remained no alternative but to disobey him, or offend their God, they determined to “obey God rather than man.”. I. Here Daniel shews more clearly the absence of conversion in Nebuchadnezzar, and his failure to embrace the God of Israel, and worship him with sound and complete surrender of his affections. III. ‘His supernatural agency.’ More than an angel, but similar to the idea of ‘the Angel of Yahweh’. Daniel 3:28 [Then] Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed [be] the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king’s word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God. Thirdly, it appears in an honourable promotion and advancement of these three worthies to places of dignity and authority in the province of Babylon (v. 30). For they fancy their faith to be buried in their hearths, and bring forth no fruit of their profession. [The mightiest men in all the army were selected to execute this judgment, and to cast the offenders into the furnace, now heated seven times more than usual for their reception. Fourthly, it is done with great content and universality. Amongst the numerous and important reflections which this subject suggests, consider. There is no doubt God wished these things to be related by his Prophet, to shew the detestable cunning of those who wish to defraud God of his lawful honor, and at the same time shelter themselves from his gaze, lest he should notice their insult. What a triumph was here; and how gloriously attested! As he does not act thus, his confession is worthless; not because he wished to obtain men’s favor or good opinion by what he said, but he deceived himself after the manner of hypocrites. Some suggest that this is to confuse the Persian oppressors. But no abiding change then took place in his conduct. That they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God - They gave up their bodies to the flame rather than do this. This, indeed, is no common confession, but the event proved how suddenly King Nebuchadnezzar was acted on by impulse, without having, the living root of the fear of God in his heart. II. He adds, Who sent his angel, and delivered his servants. And this context is worthy of observation, since faith ought to be put as a foundation, and then fortitude and constancy must be added, with which Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were endowed; because any one who reposes upon God can never be moved aside from the discharge of his duty; and however numerous the impediments which may occur, he will be borne aloft on the wings of his confidence. Daniel 3:28 28 Then Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel w and rescued x his servants! As the Chaldeans in this case had watched the Jews and accused them of disobedience, so also could the Jews scattered throughout the kingdom bring before the tribunal the heathen who blasphemed their God. Here is the rage of idolatry. The king had exultingly said, “Who is that God who shall deliver you out of my hand?” But they told him, that their God was able, yea, moreover, that he would deliver them out of his hand: but that, whether he would or not, they were fixed in their purpose, never to violate their conscience in bowing down to this golden idol [Note: Daniel 3:16-18.]. How God appreciated their fidelity, we may judge from. The Septuagint (LXX) adds the following to this last verse: "and advanced them, and gave them authority to rule over all the Jews who were in his kingdom. Being convinced, but not converted, as appeareth by the next chapter, whatever Augustine and others charitably thought to the contrary. To bring their history more fully under our view, let us notice, They were certainly under great temptation to comply with the wishes of the king—. By God’s glory is probably meant the improving that notion of God which men have by the light of nature; or making His revealed will to be more readily embraced by them. That which distinguishes the Gospel is its being so admirably disposed to beget love and peace, justice and charity, among all men. This made God forbid the Jews the serving any of the gods of the neighbouring nations, under such severe penalties. Because they were constant in their religion. The endeavouring to recommend ourselves to man rather than to God. In fact, there is no sacrifice at all, except of a negative kind: all are at liberty to serve God in their own way: the infidel, the Socinian, and the idolatrous Papist, are as free to follow the dictates of their conscience, as the servant and worshipper of our Incarnate God. Nebuchadnezzar responded and said, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who put their trust in Him, violating the king’s command, and yielded up their bodies so as not to serve or worship any god except their own God. 1.) Another pretence of religious cruelty is that it may promote the good of our neighbour. II. Without Daniel’s visions, we would not know much about the hierarchy of angelic powers, both good and evil, in the heavenly places. Quia martyres. They were also under peculiar obligations to the king, who had educated them at his own expense, and had even invested them with authority over whole provinces of his native subjects. God gives way to these men of blood, lets them do their utmost; He saves not these three holy men by rescue, or prevention; He keeps them not from the fire, but preserves them in it. Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges the power and faithfulness of their God, and the remarkable faith, trust and willingness to yield all, of the three men. Compare “Excursus I.” to Prof. Stuart “on the Apocalypse.” See also Luke 1:11-20, Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:20-21; Matthew 2:13, Matthew 2:19-20; Matthew 4:11; Matthew 18:10; Acts 12:7-15; Genesis 32:1-2; 2 Kings 6:17; Exodus 14:19; Exodus 23:20; Exodus 33:2; Numbers 20:16; Joshua 5:13; Isaiah 63:9; Daniel 10:5-13, Daniel 10:20-21; Daniel 12:1. but by such difficulties the historical character of the narrative is not brought under suspicion. What is the minister and instrument? Hij kon er niet meer van slapen. Fifthly, it is imposed with all strictness and severity; nay, it is pressed upon the people with cruelty and tyranny. And, fourthly, The motives acknowledged for which God delivered them, They are four: II. The youths were bound in their clothes, that nothing belonging to them might be preserved; and they were cast into the furnace, according to the king’s commandment. Blessed: Da 2:47, 4:34, 6:26 Ge 9:26 Ezra 1:3 7:23-28 Beside, all error, considering the vanity of mankind, is of a nice and tender nature; it requires a great deal of management and address to make people own that they are in the wrong, especially in matters of religion. Daniel's fainting and astonishment at the prospect of evils he saw coming on his people and the church, confirm the opinion that long-continued calamities were foretold. The fourth chapter of the book of Daniel reveals yet another dream by King Nebuchadnezzar along with another unfortunate interpretation by the great Hebrew prophet, Daniel. They are, like Moses his bush, burning, but not consumed, The voice of the Lord divides the flames of fire. [Job 27:10]. 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