Daniel 3:13
ESV
Then Nebuchadnezzar in furious rage commanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought. So they brought these men before the king.
NIV
Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king,
NASB
Then Nebuchadnezzar in rage and anger gave orders to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; then these men were brought before the king.
CSB
Then in a furious rage Nebuchadnezzar gave orders to bring in Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king.
NLT
Then Nebuchadnezzar flew into a rage and ordered that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought before him. When they were brought in,
KJV
Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Then they brought these men before the king.
NKJV
Then Nebuchadnezzar, in rage and fury, gave the command to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. So they brought these men before the king.
What does Daniel 3:13 mean?
The Chaldeans' accusation (Daniel 3:12) against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 1:6–7; 2:48–49) infuriated Nebuchadnezzar. The king has already demonstrated violent anger when he does not get his way (Daniel 2:12). However, he has also shown suspicion of his court advisors (Daniel 2:8–11). When astrologers claimed that Daniel's three friends defied a royal decree to worship an idol (Daniel 3:1–7), he summons the men and questions them (Daniel 3:14) rather than simply ordering their deaths.This incident resembles the experience of Jesus, accused of blasphemy and insurrection, standing before Governor Pilate (Matthew 27:1, 11). It also shares some aspects with the apostle Paul standing before Governor Felix (Acts 24:1–10) and before King Agrippa (25:13—26:1). Jesus told His disciples that people would drag them before governors and kings for His sake, "to bear witness before them and the Gentiles" (Matthew 10:18).
