Daniel 3:7 Therefore, as soon as all the people heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and all kinds of music, the people of every nation and language would fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

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New International Version
Therefore, as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp and all kinds of music, all the nations and peoples of every language fell down and worshiped the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

New Living Translation
So at the sound of the musical instruments, all the people, whatever their race or nation or language, bowed to the ground and worshiped the gold statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

English Standard Version
Therefore, as soon as all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, bagpipe, and every kind of music, all the peoples, nations, and languages fell down and worshiped the golden image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

Berean Standard Bible
Therefore, as soon as all the people heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and all kinds of music, the people of every nation and language would fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

King James Bible
Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of musick, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

New King James Version
So at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the horn, flute, harp, and lyre, in symphony with all kinds of music, all the people, nations, and languages fell down and worshiped the gold image which King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

New American Standard Bible
Therefore as soon as all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe, and all kinds of musical instruments, all the peoples, nations, and populations of all languages fell down and worshiped the golden statue that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

NASB 1995
Therefore at that time, when all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations and men of every language fell down and worshiped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

NASB 1977
Therefore at that time, when all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations and men of every language fell down and worshiped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore at that time, when all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, flute, lyre, trigon, psaltery, bagpipe, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations, and men of every tongue fell down and worshiped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

Amplified Bible
So when the people heard the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, dulcimer, bagpipe and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations, and speakers of every language fell down and worshiped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, when all the people heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and every kind of music, people of every nation and language fell down and worshiped the gold statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, when all the people heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and every kind of music, people of every nation and language fell down and worshiped the gold statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

American Standard Version
Therefore at that time, when all the peoples heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

Contemporary English Version
As soon as the people heard the music, they bowed down and worshiped the gold statue that the king had set up.

English Revised Version
Therefore at that time, when all the peoples heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
As soon as they heard the sound of rams' horns, flutes, lyres, harps, and three-stringed harps with all other kinds of instruments, all the people from every province, nation, and language bowed down and worshiped the gold statue King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

Good News Translation
And so, as soon as they heard the sound of the instruments, the people of all the nations, races, and languages bowed down and worshiped the gold statue which King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

International Standard Version
Therefore, when all of the people "heard the sound of the trumpet, the flute, the lyre, the four-stringed lyre, and the harp, playing together along with various other instruments," all the "people, nations, and languages" began to fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

Majority Standard Bible
Therefore, as soon as all the people heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and all kinds of music, the people of every nation and language would fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

NET Bible
Therefore when they all heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, trigon, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations, and language groups began bowing down and paying homage to the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had erected.

New Heart English Bible
Therefore at that time, when all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshiped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshiped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

World English Bible
Therefore at that time, when all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, the nations, and the languages fell down and worshiped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Therefore at that time, when all the peoples are hearing the voice of the horn, the flute, the harp, the lyre, the stringed instrument, and all kinds of music, falling down are all the peoples, nations and languages, worshiping the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king has raised up.

Young's Literal Translation
Therefore at that time, when all the peoples are hearing the voice of the cornet, the flute, the harp, the sackbut, the psaltery, and all kinds of music, falling down are all the peoples, nations and languages, doing obeisance to the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath raised up.

Smith's Literal Translation
For this cause in that time that all peoples heard the voice of the horn, the pipe, the harp, the lyre, the psaltery, and all sorts of music, all peoples, nations, and tongues, fell prostrating themselves to the image of gold that Nebuchadnezzar the king set up.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Upon this therefore, at the time when all the people heard the sound of the trumpet, the flute, and the harp, of the sackbut, and the psaltery, of the symphony, and of all kind of music: all the nations, tribes, and languages fell down and adored the golden statue which king Nabuchodonosor had set up.

Catholic Public Domain Version
After this, therefore, as soon as all the people heard the sound of the trumpet, the pipe and the lute, the harp and the psaltery, and of the symphony and every kind of music, all the peoples, tribes, and languages fell down and adored the gold statue, which king Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

New American Bible
Therefore, as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, pipe, zither, dulcimer, harp, double-flute, and all the other musical instruments, the nations and peoples of every language all fell down and worshiped the golden statue which King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

New Revised Standard Version
Therefore, as soon as all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, pipe, lyre, trigon, harp, drum, and entire musical ensemble, all the peoples, nations, and languages fell down and worshiped the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Therefore at the hour when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, the flute, the harp, the sackbut, the psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, the nations, and the languages fell down and worshipped the golden image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And at that moment the nations were hearing the sound of the trumpet, and the piping, and lyre, and harp, and bag pipes and all kinds of music, all the nations and peoples and languages were falling down, and they were worshiping the image of gold which Nebukadnetsar the King had raised

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Therefore at that time, when all the peoples heard the sound of the horn, pipe, harp, trigon, psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass when the nations heard the sound of the trumpet, and pipe, and harp, and sackbut, and psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the nations, tribes, and languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image which king Nabuchodonosor had set up.

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Context

Nebuchadnezzar's Golden Image
…6And whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace.” 7 Therefore, as soon as all the people heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and all kinds of music, the people of every nation and language would fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up.

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Cross References

Revelation 13:15
The second beast was permitted to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that the image could speak and cause all who refused to worship it to be killed.

Exodus 32:1-6
Now when the people saw that Moses was delayed in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this Moses who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has happened to him!” / So Aaron told them, “Take off the gold earrings that are on your wives and sons and daughters, and bring them to me.” / Then all the people took off their gold earrings and brought them to Aaron. ...

2 Kings 17:16
They abandoned all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves two cast idols of calves and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the host of heaven and served Baal.

Acts 19:34
But when they realized that he was a Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”

Isaiah 44:15-17
It serves as fuel for man. He takes some of it to warm himself, and he kindles a fire and bakes his bread. He also fashions it into a god and worships it; he makes an idol and bows down to it. / He burns half of it in the fire, and he roasts meat on that half. He eats the roast and is satisfied. Indeed, he warms himself and says, “Ah! I am warm; I see the fire.” / From the rest he makes a god, his graven image. He bows down to it and worships; he prays to it and says, “Save me, for you are my god.”

Jeremiah 10:3-5
For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut down a tree from the forest; it is shaped with a chisel by the hands of a craftsman. / They adorn it with silver and gold and fasten it with hammer and nails, so that it will not totter. / Like scarecrows in a cucumber patch, their idols cannot speak. They must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them, for they can do no harm, and neither can they do any good.”

2 Thessalonians 2:4
He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.

1 Corinthians 10:7
Do not be idolaters, as some of them were. As it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.”

Psalm 97:7
All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!

Isaiah 46:6-7
They pour out their bags of gold and weigh out silver on scales; they hire a goldsmith to fashion it into a god, so they can bow down and worship. / They lift it to their shoulder and carry it along; they set it in its place, and there it stands, not budging from that spot. They cry out to it, but it does not answer; it saves no one from his troubles.

Revelation 14:9-11
And a third angel followed them, calling out in a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and its image and receives its mark on his forehead or on his hand, / he too will drink the wine of God’s anger, poured undiluted into the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented in fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. / And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.”

Deuteronomy 4:28
And there you will serve man-made gods of wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or eat or smell.

1 Kings 12:28-30
After seeking advice, the king made two golden calves and said to the people, “Going up to Jerusalem is too much for you. Here, O Israel, are your gods, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.” / One calf he set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan. / And this thing became a sin; the people walked as far as Dan to worship before one of the calves.

Romans 1:23
and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.

Isaiah 2:20
In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold—the idols they made to worship.

Treasury of Scripture

Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up.

when.

Daniel 3:10
Thou, O king, hast made a decree, that every man that shall hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, shall fall down and worship the golden image:

all the people.

Jeremiah 51:7
Babylon hath been a golden cup in the LORD'S hand, that made all the earth drunken: the nations have drunken of her wine; therefore the nations are mad.

Acts 14:16
Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.

1 John 5:19
And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.

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Daniel 3

1. Nebuchadnezzar dedicates a golden image in Dura.
3. They being threatened, make a good confession.
8. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are accused for not worshipping the image.
19. They are cast into the furnace,
24. from which God delivers them.
28. Nebuchadnezzar seeing the miracle blesses God, and advances them.

Berean Study Bible

Therefore, as soon as
This phrase indicates an immediate reaction, emphasizing the urgency and the compelling nature of the command. In the Hebrew text, the word often translated as "therefore" is a conjunction that connects the preceding decree with the action that follows. It underscores the swift compliance expected by King Nebuchadnezzar, reflecting the absolute authority he wielded and the fear he instilled in his subjects.

all the peoples
The phrase "all the peoples" signifies the vast diversity and inclusivity of those present. In the historical context of the Babylonian Empire, this would encompass a multitude of ethnic groups and cultures, as Babylon was a melting pot of conquered nations. The use of this phrase highlights the empire's reach and the king's desire for uniformity in worship, which was a common practice to ensure loyalty and unity within a diverse empire.

heard the sound
Hearing is a critical sense in the context of obedience and worship. The Hebrew root for "heard" often implies not just the act of hearing but also understanding and responding. This suggests that the sound of the instruments was a clear signal for action, leaving no room for misunderstanding or delay. It reflects the power of music as a tool for control and manipulation in ancient times.

of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, and all kinds of music
The detailed listing of instruments underscores the grandeur and the orchestrated nature of the event. Each instrument mentioned has its roots in ancient musical traditions, and their combined sound would have been both majestic and overwhelming. This orchestration was designed to create an atmosphere of awe and submission, reinforcing the king's power and the importance of the statue.

all the peoples, nations, and men of every language
This repetition emphasizes the universality of the decree. It reflects the historical reality of the Babylonian Empire's vast and diverse population. The phrase "men of every language" highlights the linguistic diversity, which was a significant aspect of the empire's complexity. This diversity is acknowledged but also subdued under the king's command, illustrating the tension between cultural identity and imperial authority.

fell down and worshiped
The act of falling down and worshiping is a physical demonstration of submission and reverence. In the ancient Near Eastern context, prostration was a common act of homage to deities and kings. The Hebrew root for "worship" conveys a deep sense of reverence and adoration, often reserved for the divine. This act, therefore, signifies not just political obedience but also a forced spiritual allegiance to the king's decree.

the golden statue
The golden statue represents not only the king's power but also the idolatrous practices that were prevalent in Babylon. Gold, being a symbol of wealth and divinity, adds to the statue's imposing nature. Historically, such statues were often used to unify the empire under a common religious practice, which in this case, was a direct challenge to the monotheistic faith of the Jewish exiles.

that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up
This phrase attributes the origin and authority of the statue directly to King Nebuchadnezzar. It highlights his role as the central figure of power and the instigator of this act of idolatry. Historically, Nebuchadnezzar was known for his ambitious building projects and his efforts to consolidate his empire through cultural and religious means. This act of setting up the statue is a reflection of his desire to establish a legacy of absolute control and divine-like authority.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 7. - Therefore at that time, when all the people heard the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and all kinds of music, all the people, the nations, and the languages, fell down and worshipped the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up. The Septuagint renders, "And at that time, when all the nations (Gentiles) heard the sound of the trumpet, the pipe and harp, sackbut and psaltery, and every sound of music, then all the nations (Gentiles), tribes, and tongues, fell down and worshipped the golden image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up." The last words, κατέναντυ τουτοῦ evidently belong to the beginning of the next verse. It is possible ἤχου is due to another reading, but may also have been the result of a desire for variation. Theodotion does not differ from the Massoretic text The two Greek versions agree with the Massoretic in omitting συμφωνία. The rendering of the Peshitta is, "In the hour when the nations heard the voice of the horn, and flute, and lyre, (qithra), and harp (kinnor), and pipe (tziphonia), and all kinds of music, all these peoples, nations, and tongues, fell down and worshipped the golden image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up" It is to be noted that kinnor, its Shemitic equivalent, here again follows qithra, and that pesanterin is again omitted. Jerome, in opposition to the Massoretic and the Greek versions, inserts symphonia. In regard to the Massoretic text here, as in the fifth verse, we have qathros instead of the qithros of the K'thib; in this, the K'thib agrees, as generally, with the Eastern instead of the Western form the word assumes. Professor Bevan compares the use of כְּדִי here with that in the Palmyrene inscriptions (Vogue 15). Zemara is said by Keil to refer only to song; but Furst, Gesenius, and Wirier apply the word to instrumental music. It may, as a matter of fact, be either; if it be a chorus of voices, it is then equivalent to συμφωνία. This verse simply chronicles the obedience that was at once and unquestioningly rendered to the command of Nebuchadnezzar. The obedience of these Gentiles served to bring out into clearer relief the steadfastness of these Jews, or, what appears to the king and his courtiers, their obstinacy. Not impossibly, their resistance to the king was emphasized by their remaining standing amid the crowd of those prostrate officials.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

Therefore,
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3606: The whole, all, any, every

as soon as
כְּדִ֣י (kə·ḏî)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because

all
כָּֽל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3606: The whole, all, any, every

the people
עַמְמַיָּ֡א (‘am·may·yā)
Noun - masculine plural determinate
Strong's 5972: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

heard
שָֽׁמְעִ֣ין (šā·mə·‘în)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 8086: To hear intelligently

the sound
קָ֣ל (qāl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7032: A voice, sound

of the horn,
קַרְנָא֩ (qar·nā)
Noun - feminine singular determinate
Strong's 7162: A horn

flute,
מַשְׁר֨וֹקִיתָ֜א (maš·rō·w·qî·ṯā)
Noun - feminine singular determinate
Strong's 4953: A (musical) pipe

zither,
קַתְר֤וֹס (qaṯ·rō·ws)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7030: A lyre, zither

lyre,
שַׂבְּכָא֙ (śab·bə·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5443: Trigon (a musical instrument)

harp,
פְּסַנְטֵרִ֔ין (pə·san·ṭê·rîn)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6460: (a triangular stringed instrument) perhaps trigon

and all
וְכֹ֖ל (wə·ḵōl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3606: The whole, all, any, every

kinds
זְנֵ֣י (zə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 2178: Kind, sort

of music,
זְמָרָ֑א (zə·mā·rā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 2170: Instrumental music

the people
עַֽמְמַיָּ֜א (‘am·may·yā)
Noun - masculine plural determinate
Strong's 5972: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

of every
כָּֽל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3606: The whole, all, any, every

nation
אֻמַיָּ֣א (’u·may·yā)
Noun - feminine plural determinate
Strong's 524: A collection, community of persons

and language
וְלִשָּׁנַיָּ֗א (wə·liš·šā·nay·yā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural determinate
Strong's 3961: Speech, a nation

fell down
נָֽפְלִ֨ין (nā·p̄ə·lîn)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5308: To fall

and worshiped
סָֽגְדִין֙ (sā·ḡə·ḏîn)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5457: To prostrate oneself

the golden
דַּהֲבָ֔א (da·hă·ḇā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 1722: Gold

statue
לְצֶ֣לֶם (lə·ṣe·lem)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6755: An idolatrous figure

that
דִּ֥י (dî)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because

King
מַלְכָּֽא׃ (mal·kā)
Noun - masculine singular determinate
Strong's 4430: A king

Nebuchadnezzar
נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֥ר (nə·ḇū·ḵaḏ·neṣ·ṣar)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5020: Nebuchadnezzar -- a Babylonian king

had set up.
הֲקֵ֖ים (hă·qêm)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6966: To arise, stand

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