Daniel 2:49
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Daniel 2:49 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Daniel 2:49 is a verse from the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babyl..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Daniel 2:49 — KJV
“Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.”
— Daniel 2:49 (KJV)
Daniel 2:49 in Context — About the Book of Daniel
Daniel proves you can serve God at full integrity inside a hostile empire. Lions' den, fiery furnace, interpreted dreams, and twenty-one-day prayer battles — Daniel and his friends out-pray and out-live every decree against them, while visions unveil God's rule over all kingdoms and centuries.
Cross-References for Daniel 2:49
“There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. have...: Chaldee, have set no regard upon thee”
Shares key themes with Daniel 2:49: king, set, shadrach
“Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the province of Babylon. promoted: Chaldee, made to prosper”
Shares key themes with Daniel 2:49: then, king, shadrach
“Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 2:49: then, king, set
“Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 2:49: then, king, set
“Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Then they brought these men before the king.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 2:49: then, king, shadrach
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