Daniel 3:8 - The Message Just then, some Babylonian fortunetellers stepped up and accused the Jews. They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, “Long live the king! You gave strict orders, O king, that when the big band started playing, everyone had to fall to their knees and worship the gold statue, and whoever did not go to their knees and worship it had to be pitched into a roaring furnace. Well, there are some Jews here—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—whom you have placed in high positions in the province of Babylon. These men are ignoring you, O king. They don’t respect your gods and they won’t worship the gold statue you set up.” More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Therefore at that time certain men of Chaldean descent came near and brought [malicious] accusations against the Jews. American Standard Version (1901) Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and brought accusation against the Jews. Common English Bible At that moment some Chaldeans came forward, seizing a chance to attack the Jews. Catholic Public Domain Version And soon, about the same time, some influential Chaldeans came and accused the Jews, English Standard Version 2016 Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and maliciously accused the Jews. |