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Nebuchadnezzar spoke and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, who has sent his angel, and delivered his servants who trusted in him, and have changed the king`s word, and have yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God.

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Praise vs. True Repentance

Commentators like Calvin and Gill stress that Nebuchadnezzar's declaration is not a true conversion. He blesses 'their God,' not 'my God,' and doesn't abandon his idols. His praise is an emotional reaction to a display of power, a 'momentary faith,' rather than a lasting change of heart. This serves as a powerful reminder that acknowledging God's power is different from surrendering to Him as Lord.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Daniel 3:28

18th Century

Theologian

Then Nebuchadnezzar spoke, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach...—On the characteristic of mind thus shown by this monarch, se…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Daniel 3:28

19th Century

Bishop

Have changed. —Literally, have transgressed.

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Daniel 3:28

16th Century

Theologian

This, indeed, is no common confession, but the event proved how suddenly King Nebuchadnezzar was acted on by impulse, without having the living roo…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Daniel 3:28

17th Century

Pastor

Then Nebuchadnezzar spoke and said
In the presence of his princes and prime ministers of state, and made the followi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Daniel 3:28–30

17th Century

Minister

What God did for these His servants would help to keep the Jews faithful to their religion while in captivity and to cure them of idolatry. The mir…