Daniel 3:11

11 and whoever did not go to their knees and worship it had to be pitched into a roaring furnace.

Daniel 3:11 Meaning and Commentary

Daniel 3:11

And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth
The image; the above is the decree, this that follows the sanction of it: that he should be cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace;
(See Gill on Daniel 3:6).

Daniel 3:11 In-Context

9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, "Long live the king!

10 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,

11 and whoever did not go to their knees and worship it had to be pitched into a roaring furnace.

12 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."

13 Furious, King Nebuchadnezzar ordered Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to be brought in. When the men were brought in,