Daniel 3:1-18
Remember that in chapter 2 the kingdom of Babylon – Nebuchadnezzar’s kingdom – was described as the head of a great statue, – that head made of gold, the purest and most precious of all the kingdoms in history. It’s no wonder his ego was inflated! So much so that he decided that since he was the ‘Golden King’ he’d make a giant image, of gold.,(V1) most likely of himself, – and have it erected in the Plain of Dura, a large ‘saucer shaped’ natural arena, lying south of the modern city of Baghdad. He summoned all the important people into his royal presence, (V2) and appointed a day for the dedication of his new idol. When the people had gathered, a herald would stand up and would cry aloud (V4). Those were the days before amplification – so what a voice that man must have had! – He gave the king’s command, 3:4b-6 And look at the threat that is implied upon failure to worship. Cast into a burning, fiery furnace, – cremation alive.
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