Daniel 3:4 net — Then the herald made a loud proclamation:“To you, O peoples, nations, and language groups, the following command is giv…

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"Then the herald made a loud proclamation:“To you, O peoples, nations, and language groups, the following command is given:"

— Daniel 3:4, NET Bible

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Daniel 3 — Context

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Daniel’s Friends Are Tested King Nebuchadnezzar had a golden statue made. It was 90 feet tall and nine feet wide. He erected it on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon.

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Then King Nebuchadnezzar sent out a summons to assemble the satraps, prefects, governors, counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the other authorities of the province to attend the dedication of the statue that he had erected.

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So the satraps, prefects, governors, counselors, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the other provincial authorities assembled for the dedication of the statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had erected. They were standing in front of the statue that Nebuchadnezzar had erected.

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Then the herald made a loud proclamation:“To you, O peoples, nations, and language groups, the following command is given:

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When you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, trigon, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, you must bow down and pay homage to the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar has erected.

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Whoever does not bow down and pay homage will immediately be thrown into the midst of a furnace of blazing fire!”

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Therefore when they all heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, trigon, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations, and language groups began bowing down and paying homage to the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had erected.

Daniel 3:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 3:4 say?
Daniel 3:4 in the NET Bible reads: “Then the herald made a loud proclamation:“To you, O peoples, nations, and language groups, the following command is given:”
Where is Daniel 3:4 in the Bible?
Daniel 3:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 3, verse 4.
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 3:4.
What translation should I read Daniel 3:4 in?
Daniel 3:4 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 3:4?
Daniel 3:4 reads (NET): “Then the herald made a loud proclamation:“To you, O peoples, nations, and language groups, the following command is given:” 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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