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Shadrach
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Shadrach

One of Daniel's three companions, thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to worship the golden image, and delivered unharmed.

Role: Judean exile
Also known as: Hananiah
Lived: c. 6th century BC
Belonged to: Tribe of Judah
Tribe/lineage: Judah
Born: Babylon

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Origin & birthplace
BibleFrom Babylon.
Daniel 3:23
Babylon
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Judah.
Daniel 3:23

Where in scripture

Daniel
Daniel 3:23

In their own words — 1 recorded saying

“Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, answering Nebuchadnezzar the king, said, There is no need for us to give you an answer to this question. If our God, whose servants we are, is able to keep us safe from the burning and flaming fire, and from your hands, O King, he will keep us safe. But if not, be certain, O King, that we will not be the servants of your gods, or give worship to the image of gold which you have put up.” — Daniel 3:16-18

Speaker attribution: Clear Bible MACULA (CC BY 4.0). Wording: Bible in Basic English (public domain).

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