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Religion as a Political Tool
Commentators like John Calvin suggest the decree wasn't just about religion but was a political test of loyalty. Nebuchadnezzar used the statue and the severe punishment of the furnace to enforce unity and obedience across his diverse empire. This highlights how state-mandated worship can be a tool for political control, forcing a choice between allegiance to God and allegiance to the state.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 3:10–11
18th Century
Theologian
Thou, O king, hast made a decree ... — See Daniel 3:4-5. As the decree included every man who heard the sound of the music…
John Calvin
On Daniel 3:8–12
16th Century
Theologian
Although the intention of those who accused Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is not expressed here, we still gather from this event that it was most…
John Gill
On Daniel 3:11
17th Century
Pastor
And whoever falls not down and worships The image; the above is the decree, this that follows the sanction of it:
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Matthew Henry
On Daniel 3:8–18
17th Century
Minister
True devotion calms the spirit, quieting and softening it, but superstition and devotion to false gods inflame men's passions. The matter is put co…