Daniel 3:4-12
3:5 a Pipes could be rendered “drums,” or possibly this was a word of musical direction that indicated being “in harmony” with the other instruments.3:7 b all the people: Outside of Israel, idol worship was normal, so all the non-Jewish people obeyed the king’s command.
3:11 c In some situations, the Lord’s people must refuse to obey the established authorities in order to remain faithful to the Lord (cp. Acts 4:19 d; 5:29 e; Rom 13:1-7 f).
3:12 g These Jews had defied his Majesty the king, specifically by refusing to worship his statue. Defying the king was an act of high treason (cp. 2:10-13 h).
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