Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Daniel 3:4 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Daniel 3:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 3 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then an herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, O people, nations, and languages, aloud: Cald. with might it: Cald. they command”
Daniel 3:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Daniel 3:4
The herald's proclamation 'To you it is commanded, O people, nations, and languages' emphasizes the decree's universal scope. Babylonian empire's multi-ethnic character required explicit address to all groups. The command will demand worship 'when ye hear the sound of' musical instruments, coordinating mass compliance. Music's use in religious manipulation appears throughout history—sensory experience bypassing rational judgment to evoke emotional conformity. The herald represents governmental authority communicating non-negotiable demands with implicit threats.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 3:4
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“nations”
“to all the peoples”
“and all the works of the house of Ahab. You walk in their counsels”
“don't spare”
“in the third month Sivan”
“Undisciplined”
“he is crushed in judgment; Because he is intent in his pursuit of idols.”
“and said thus”
“go up on a high mountain. You who tell good news to Jerusalem”