BibleWord.ai› Bible› Daniel› Chapter 3› Verse 11

Daniel 3:11

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Daniel 3:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.
Daniel 3:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Daniel 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and brought accusation against the Jews.
9They answered and said to Nebuchadnezzar the king, O king, live for ever.
10Thou, 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 music, shall fall down and worship the golden image;
11and whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.
12There are certain Jews whom thou hast appointed 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.
13Then Nebuchadnezzar in [his] rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. Then they brought these men before the king.
14Nebuchadnezzar answered and said unto them, Is it of purpose, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, that ye serve not my god, nor worship the golden image which I have set up?
← Daniel 3:10Daniel 3:12 →
← Full Chapter 3 Daniel Overview

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth, etc.] The image; the above is the decree, this that follows the sanction of it: that he should be cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace; (see Gill on “<270306>Daniel 3:6”).”
Read attributed excerpt →
Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thou, O king, hast made a decree ... - See Daniel 3:4-5. As the decree included “every man” who heard the sound of the music, it of course embraced the Jews, whatever religious scruples they might have. Whether their scruples, however, were known at the time is not certain; or whether they would have been regarded if known, is no more certain. return to 'Top of Page'”
Read attributed excerpt →
Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“3:11 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; 5:29; Rom 13:1-7).”
Read attributed excerpt →

Related study paths

Read Daniel 3 in contextBrowse Hebrew word studiesOpen this verse in the study reader

Sources and verification