What does Daniel 3:13 mean?
The Chaldeans' accusation (Daniel 3:12) against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 1:6–7; 2:48–49) infuriated Nebuchadnezzar. The king has already demonstrated violent anger when he does not get his way (Daniel 2:12). However, he has also shown suspicion of his court advisors (Daniel 2:8–11). When astrologers claimed that Daniel's three friends defied a royal decree to worship an idol (Daniel 3:1–7), he summons the men and questions them (Daniel 3:14) rather than simply ordering their deaths.This incident resembles the experience of Jesus, accused of blasphemy and insurrection, standing before Governor Pilate (Matthew 27:1, 11). It also shares some aspects with the apostle Paul standing before Governor Felix (Acts 24:1–10) and before King Agrippa (25:13—26:1). Jesus told His disciples that people would drag them before governors and kings for His sake, "to bear witness before them and the Gentiles" (Matthew 10:18).