Daniel 3:24-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Daniel 3:25

The Divine presence. I. GOD IS WITH HIS PEOPLE IN THEIR TRIALS . 1 . He does not prevent them from falling into distress, but he helps them when in , which is better for the disciplinary ends of trouble. 2 . God does not simply send help in trouble. He comes himself. Moses was not satisfied with the promise of the guidance of an angel ( Exodus 33:2 ). He sought and obtained the assurance that God's presence would go with Israel ( Exodus 33:14 ). Jesus... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 3:24

Then, Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied - The word “astonied,” which occurs several times in our translation Ezra 9:3; Job 17:8; Job 18:20; Ezekiel 4:17; Daniel 3:24; Daniel 4:19; Daniel 5:9, is but another form for “astonished,” and expresses wonder or amazement. The reasons of the wonder here were that the men who were bound when cast into the furnace were seen alive, and walking unbound; that to them a fourth person was added, walking with them; and that the fourth had the appearance of a... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Daniel 3:25

He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose - From the fact that he saw these men now loose, and that this filled him with so much surprise, it may be presumed that they had been bound with something that was not combustible - with some sort of fetters or chains. In that case it would be a matter of surprise that they should be “loose,” even though they could survive the action of the fire. The “fourth” personage now so mysteriously added to their number, it is evident, assumed the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Daniel 3:24-25

Daniel 3:24-25. Then Nebuchadnezzar was astonied, and rose up in haste Some have thought there is something wanting between this and the preceding verse, expressive of the reason of Nebuchadnezzar’s astonishment. Hence Houbigant inserts two verses, which are found in the Vulgate to this purpose: “But an angel of the Lord descended to Azariah and his companions into the furnace, and drove the flame of the fire from the furnace. And they walked in the midst of the flame, praising and... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Daniel 3:1-30

Saved from the fiery furnace (3:1-30)Within Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom were people of many races, languages and religions. In a plan to create greater unity among these people, Nebuchadnezzar made a huge image as a national religious symbol, and demanded that all citizens, great and small, bow before it. He set up the image in open plain country where it could be seen from afar, then called all the leading officials from the country areas to a dedication ceremony (3:1-3). He gave instructions... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 3:24

counsellors: or, ministers [standing near] to him; either to his throne or near at the time. Chaldee. haddabrin. Not the same word as in verses: Daniel 3:2 , Daniel 3:3 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Daniel 3:25

the son of God = a son of God (no Art.): i.e. a superhuman being, or an angel. Compare Daniel 3:28 , and see App-23 . Nebuchadnezzar could know nothing of N.T. revelation. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Daniel 3:24

"Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonished, and he rose up in hast: he spake and said to the counselors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O King. He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the aspect of the fourth is like a son of the gods. Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace: he spake and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Daniel 3:25

Daniel 3:25. Is like the Son of God— Rather like a Son of God, or of the gods: in agreement with the Hebrew, LXX, and Syriac; that is to say, "Like a divine and glorious person, sent from the powers above to rescue and deliver these men." For, as Nebuchadnezzar was an idolater, it is scarcely to be conceived that he should know any thing concerning the Son of God, the Messiah, and much less of his form and likeness: whereas all the heathens had a notion, which runs through their theology, of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Daniel 3:24

24. True, O king—God extorted this confession from His enemies' own mouths. read more

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