Daniel 3:8 akjv — Why at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews.

American King James Version

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

— Daniel 3:8, American King James Version

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Daniel 3 — Context

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That at what time you hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music, you fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has set up:

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And whoever falls not down and worships shall the same hour be cast into the middle of a burning fiery furnace.

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Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up. ¶

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

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

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

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And whoever falls not down and worships, that he should be cast into the middle of a burning fiery furnace.

Daniel 3:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 3:8 say?
Daniel 3:8 in the American King James Version reads: “Why at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews. ”
Where is Daniel 3:8 in the Bible?
Daniel 3:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 3, verse 8.
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 3:8.
What translation should I read Daniel 3:8 in?
Daniel 3:8 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 3:8?
Daniel 3:8 reads (AKJV): “Why at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews. ” 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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