These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia. The statue, which the king arrogantly made, represented himself as an expression of his greatness and glory and reflected the dream where he was the head of gold. Daniel chapter 1 kjv king james version in verse 3 the word eunuchs and the king spake unto ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of israel, and of the kings seed, and of the princes. For example, the book of daniel is placed with the prophets in the dead sea scrolls, but is found in the writings in the masoretic hebrew texts. He set it up in the plain of dura, in the province of babylon. He then summoned the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates and all t.
Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. Daniel 3 niv bible king nebuchadnezzar made an image of. Daniel 3 niv bible king nebuchadnezzar made an image. Ezekiel, a contemporary of daniel, speaks most highly of him ezekiel 14.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of daniel in the bible new international version. He ends up taking back the cream of the crop, the most elite and noble israelites, to serve at his court in babylon. This summary of the book of daniel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of daniel. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. However, there seems to be no real basis for associating the events of daniel 3 with this date. Daniel 3, amplified bible, classic edition ampc the bible app. How many verses are in chapter 3 of the book of daniel in.
Daniel 3 december 16, 2008 lynda o leave a comment go to comments continuing through the book of daniel, we are now in chapter 3, for a look at the wellknown story about daniels three friends and the fiery furnace. Home bible studies daniel studies daniel 3 these small group studies of daniel contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and. Part of the section of the bible referred to as ketuvim the writings see the torah, it is an apocalyptic book, like the book of revelations in the new testament. The hebrew bible groups daniel in the ketuvim writings after esther. Jesus spoke highly of daniel, calling him a prophet and indicating that his scheme of prophecy is the same as that laid out by daniel see matthew chapter 24, especially verse 15. Shadrach, meshach, and abednego refuse, and are thrown into a fiery furnace. In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom. We can only assume that daniel was not charged because he had greater authority and prestige than the other three, or more likely, because daniel was not there. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Joseph edition of the catholic bible, there are sixtysix additional verses after this passage. However, there seems to be no real basis for associating the events of daniel 3 with this date 2 sn there is no need to think of nebuchadnezzars image as being solid. The book is named for a character from the babylonian exile see eras of jewish history exile and diaspora named daniel, although it.
Daniel 3, new living translation nlt the bible app. These are all of the chapters of the book of daniel. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. This was commonly understood, as is shown by the fact that tablets have been found. These verses are inspired additions to the aramaic text of daniel, translated from the greek form of the book. Home ecourses the book of daniel ecourse daniel chapter 3 lesson quiz daniel chapter 3 lesson please login to save you quiz you can move back and forth between the quiz and the lesson to perfect your selection of answers. Daniels work and integrity set him apart from many of the others. Apr 02, 2011 the hebrew bible groups daniel in the ketuvim writings after esther. The languages are closely related, indeed, but why the shift. The title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author. The three hebrew men that god protected in the furnace represent the 144,000 jews god will seal and protect during the. Such a date would place these events at about the time of the destruction of jerusalem in 586 b. Both greek texts contain three additions to daniel.
The book of daniel, also called the prophecy of daniel, a book of the old testament found in the ketuvim writings, the third section of the jewish canon, but placed among the prophets in the christian canon. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Bible study on daniel chapter 3 the fiery furnace leader. The book of daniel begins with king nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of babylon, ransacking jerusalem. For each of the following passages, summarize what it tells us about daniel. Shadrach, meshach, and abednego are figures from chapter 3 of the book of daniel, three hebrew men thrown into a fiery furnace by nebuchadnezzar, king of babylon, when they refuse to bow down to the kings image. Daniel 3 new international version niv the image of gold and the blazing furnace. Book of daniel chapter 3 bible study when things get hot. The book of daniel chapter three nebuchadnezzar builds a large image of gold, demanding all to worship it 17. Christian bibles have daniel as the last of the major prophets. King nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, sixty cubits high and six cubits wide, and set it up on the plain of dura in the province of babylon. Daniel 3, amplified bible, classic edition ampc the.
The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. The bible book of daniel with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. He was one of 3 administrators over the kingdom of the medes and persians. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 3 daniel chapter 3. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. The fiery furnace the events in this chapter foreshadow the resistance of the jews to the worship of the antichrist during the coming great tribulation period.
Click the following link for additional help with biblical studies, sunday school lessons and bible study. Daniel chapter 3 is a well known and well loved chapter in the bible. Daniel 3 niv the image of gold and the blazing bible gateway. The plot against daniel 2 and over them three administrators, including daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss. The book of daniel, chapter 3 offers free online access to study passages and verses contained in the holy scriptures of the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. The prayer of azariah and song of the three holy children. Bible study of daniel chapter 3 looks at daniels three friends who refused to worship the huge gold statue of nebuchadnezzar and being thrown into the fiery furnace. There was the aramaic of ordinary business and diplomacy, called in 2 kings 18.
Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon bible gateway. Apocalypse revelation of a mystery is not the same as eschatology the study of final things, though there may be an overlap. Daniel 3 niv the image of gold and the blazing bible. The king talked with them, and he found none equal to daniel, hananiah, mishael and azariah. Leaders guide daniel chapter 3 the fiery furnace 1. Daniel bible book with full chapters new international.