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3:1 - 3:23
The Golden Statue.
It is noteworthy that Daniel does not appear in the scene, which seems meant to encourage the faithful during times of religious persecution by Antiochus IV (175-164 B.C.). The three young men stay loyal to the Lord, choosing death over violating the Covenant. Before the fire of the stake, they declare that their God has the power to save them.
3:24 - 3:33
Nebuchadnezzar’s Confession(3:91-100) .
Once again, the God of Israel reveals Himself in the history of His people as Savior and Liberator (cf. Ex 15:2). The pagan king witnesses His intervention through a “divine being” and admits that there is no other God with such liberating power (29).
3:24 - 3:90
Penitential Prayer of Azariah – Canticle of the Three Young Men.
These verses, which are not included in Protestant Bibles, are an addition in Greek to the Aramaic text of this section. In the first part (24-45), the young men recognize that their distress is caused by the people’s sins and rebellion against the Lord, and they plead for mercy and salvation. In the second part (52-90), after experiencing God’s saving power, the three young men invite all creation to join in praising the God of Israel (cf. Ps 148).
Commentaries
The Golden Statue.
It is noteworthy that Daniel does not appear in the scene, which seems meant to encourage the faithful during times of religious persecution by Antiochus IV (175-164 B.C.). The three young men stay loyal to the Lord, choosing death over violating the Covenant. Before the fire of the stake, they declare that their God has the power to save them.
Nebuchadnezzar’s Confession(3:91-100) .
Once again, the God of Israel reveals Himself in the history of His people as Savior and Liberator (cf. Ex 15:2). The pagan king witnesses His intervention through a “divine being” and admits that there is no other God with such liberating power (29).
Penitential Prayer of Azariah – Canticle of the Three Young Men.
These verses, which are not included in Protestant Bibles, are an addition in Greek to the Aramaic text of this section. In the first part (24-45), the young men recognize that their distress is caused by the people’s sins and rebellion against the Lord, and they plead for mercy and salvation. In the second part (52-90), after experiencing God’s saving power, the three young men invite all creation to join in praising the God of Israel (cf. Ps 148).