There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego; these men, O king, have not regarded you: they don`t serve your gods, nor worship the golden image which you have set up.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

There are certain Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego - ([Referenc…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Whom thou hast set.— The high position of these men is mentioned partly to explain the king’s anger on account of their s…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

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

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

There are certain Jews
Men, by birth, by nation, and religion, despicable, foreigners, exiles, and captives; this th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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