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The satraps, the deputies, and the governors, and the king`s counselors, being gathered together, saw these men, that the fire had no power on their bodies, nor was the hair of their head singed, neither were their pants changed, nor had the smell of fire passed on them.

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An Undeniable Miracle

Commentators unanimously emphasize the overwhelming and specific evidence of the miracle. The fire had no power over their bodies, not a single hair was singed, their clothes were unchanged, and they didn't even carry the smell of smoke. This detailed preservation served as undeniable proof of God's absolute power.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Daniel 3:27

18th Century

Theologian

And the princes, governors, and captains - See notes on Daniel 3:3.

And the king’s counselors - See notes on…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Daniel 3:27

16th Century

Theologian

Daniel relates how the satraps were gathered together with the leaders, prefects, and councilors of the king. The gathering was merely a large grou…

John Gill

John Gill

On Daniel 3:27

17th Century

Pastor

And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king's counsellors, being gathered together Either by the order of the …

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Daniel 3:19–27

17th Century

Minister

Let Nebuchadnezzar heat his furnace as hot as he can; a few minutes will finish the torment of those cast into it, but hellfire tortures and yet do…