Daniel 3:11 kjva — And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace."

— Daniel 3:11, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Daniel 3 — Context

8

Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews.

9

They spake and said to the king Nebuchadnezzar, O king, live for ever.

10

Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, shall fall down and worship the golden image:

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And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.

12

There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

13

Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego. Then they brought these men before the king.

14

Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego, do not ye serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up?

Daniel 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 3:11 say?
Daniel 3:11 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.”
Where is Daniel 3:11 in the Bible?
Daniel 3:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 3, verse 11.
Who wrote Daniel?
Daniel is traditionally attributed to Daniel (traditional). Conservative scholarship dates Daniel to the 6th century BC; critical scholarship often proposes a 2nd-century-BC date for the apocalyptic portions. It was written c. 605–530 BC.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Daniel is a young exile in Babylon who, with his three friends, refuses to bow to the world's gods. The book combines courageous narratives — the fiery furnace, the lions' den — with sweeping prophetic visions of the kingdoms of earth giving way to the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.
What are the major themes of Daniel?
Daniel explores themes including Sovereignty, Faithfulness, Prophecy, Kingdoms, Son of Man. These themes shape the meaning and context of Daniel 3:11.
What translation should I read Daniel 3:11 in?
Daniel 3:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Daniel 3:11?
Daniel 3:11 reads (KJVA): “And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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