Nebuchadnezzar
What does Nebuchadnezzar say in the Bible?
Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian king, is recorded in the Book of Daniel, primarily addressing issues of faith and worship. His speeches reflect a tension between his authority and the devotion of his subjects, particularly in his challenge to Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego regarding the worship of a golden image. A notable moment occurs in Daniel 3:14, where he confronts the three men about their refusal to worship his gods, while in Daniel 3:28, he praises the God of Israel for delivering them, acknowledging divine intervention. The significance of Nebuchadnezzar's words lies in his evolving recognition of God's power, illustrating a journey from arrogance to reverence.
What Nebuchadnezzar speaks about
Notable passages
Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king’s word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God.
Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, do not ye serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up?
Daniel
2 passages14Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, do not ye serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up?
28Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king’s word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God.