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Daniel 3:20 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Daniel 3:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 3 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he commanded the most mighty men that were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace. most: Cald. mighty of strength”
Daniel 3:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Daniel 3:20
Commanding 'the most mighty men that were in his army to bind' three unarmed prisoners shows both paranoia and theatrical cruelty. Using elite soldiers to restrain three civilians demonstrates no real threat—the king wants overwhelming force to humiliate and terrify. This excessive display reveals insecure authority requiring force to maintain control. The binding before throwing into the furnace ensures they cannot escape or resist, symbolizing complete human helplessness. Yet this total helplessness sets up divine intervention—when all human resources fail, only God can deliver.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 3:20
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“and the prisoners were listening to them.”
“they threw them into prison”
“he put him in prison”