Albert Barnes Commentary Daniel 3:3

"Then the satraps, the deputies, and the governors, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up." — Daniel 3:3 (ASV)

And they stood before the image - In the presence of the image. They were drawn up, doubtless, so as, at the same time, to have the best view of the statue, and to make the most imposing appearance.