Daniel 3:23 web — These three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.

World English Bible

"These three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace."

— Daniel 3:23, World English Bible

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Daniel 3 — Context

20

He commanded certain mighty men who were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, [and] to cast them into the burning fiery furnace.

21

Then these men were bound in their pants, their tunics, and their mantles, and their [other] garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.

22

Therefore because the king's commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

23

These three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.

24

Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished, and rose up in haste: he spoke and said to his counselors, Didn't we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered the king, True, O king.

25

He answered, Look, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they are unharmed; and the aspect of the fourth is like a son of the gods.

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Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace: he spoke and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, you servants of the Most High God, come forth, and come here. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came forth out of the midst of the fire.

Daniel 3:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 3:23 say?
Daniel 3:23 in the World English Bible reads: “These three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.”
Where is Daniel 3:23 in the Bible?
Daniel 3:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 3, verse 23.
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 3:23.
What translation should I read Daniel 3:23 in?
Daniel 3:23 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 3:23?
Daniel 3:23 reads (WEB): “These three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the 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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