Daniel 3:9

9 They spoke and said to the king Nevuchadnetzar, O king, live for ever.

Daniel 3:9 Meaning and Commentary

Daniel 3:9

They spake and said to Nebuchadnezzar
Having got access unto him, and within his hearing, they expressed themselves in the following manner: O king, live for ever;
this they said to show their fidelity and hearty attachment to him, and their regard to his welfare, and the continuance of his life; and the rather to ingratiate themselves into his affections, and gain audience of him; (See Gill on Daniel 2:4).

Daniel 3:9 In-Context

7 Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the horn, flute, harp, lyre, psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshiped the golden tzelem that Nevuchadnetzar the king had set up.

8 Wherefore at that time certain Kasdim (Chaldeans) came near, and accused the Yehudim.

9 They spoke and said to the king Nevuchadnetzar, O king, live for ever.

10 Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the horn, flute, harp, lyre, psaltery, and pipes, and all kinds of music, shall fall down and worship the golden tzelem;

11 And whoso falleth not down and worshipeth, that he should be cast into the midst of a burning fiery attun (furnace).