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Daniel 3:8

Daniel 3:8
Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near,.... That is, to King Nebuchadnezzar, either in his palace at Babylon, or more likely in the plain of Dura:

and accused the Jews; particularly…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews - It does not appear that they accused the Jews in general, but particularly Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Dan 3:12. They…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Accused the Jews - That is, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. The other Jews were left unnoticed; and probably at this time Daniel was too high to be touched; but we may rest assured that he was not…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Daniel 3:8-18

It was strange that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, would be present at this assembly, when, it is likely, they knew for what intent it was called together. Daniel, we may suppose, was absent, either…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Daniel 3:8-18

The accusation brought against the three Jewish youths, and their answer to the king.