Name Meaning: The name "Abed'nego" is of Babylonian origin, meaning "servant of Nebo," with Nebo being a Babylonian deity associated with wisdom and writing.

Biblical References: Abed'nego is prominently mentioned in the Book of Daniel, specifically in Daniel 1:7, 3:12-30.

Historical Context: Abed'nego was one of the young Jewish men taken into Babylonian captivity during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II. Along with Daniel, Hananiah, and Mishael, he was selected to be trained in the language and literature of the Chaldeans. These young men were chosen for their physical appearance, wisdom, and aptitude for learning, as described in Daniel 1:3-4.

Name Change: Originally named Azariah, he was given the Babylonian name Abed'nego by the chief official of King Nebuchadnezzar's court. This renaming was part of the assimilation process into Babylonian culture, as recorded in Daniel 1:7: "The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel he gave the name Belteshazzar, to Hananiah, Shadrach, to Mishael, Meshach, and to Azariah, Abednego."

Fiery Furnace Incident: Abed'nego is best known for his role in the account of the fiery furnace, found in Daniel 3. King Nebuchadnezzar erected a massive golden statue and commanded all his subjects to worship it. Abed'nego, along with Shadrach and Meshach, refused to bow down to the idol, remaining faithful to the God of Israel. Their defiance is noted in Daniel 3:12: "But there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—who have ignored you, O king. They do not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up."

Divine Deliverance: As a result of their refusal, Nebuchadnezzar ordered that they be thrown into a blazing furnace. The furnace was heated seven times hotter than usual, and the three men were bound and cast into the fire. However, they were miraculously unharmed, as described in Daniel 3:25: "Look! I see four men, unbound and unharmed, walking around in the fire—and the fourth looks like a son of the gods!"

Recognition of God's Power: Witnessing this miracle, Nebuchadnezzar was astonished and acknowledged the power of their God. He called them out of the furnace and praised their God, issuing a decree that no one should speak against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed'nego. This event is recorded in Daniel 3:28-29: "Nebuchadnezzar declared, 'Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him. They violated the king’s command and risked their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.'"

Legacy: Abed'nego's account is a powerful testament to faith and divine protection. His unwavering commitment to God, even in the face of death, serves as an enduring example of courage and fidelity in the Judeo-Christian tradition.5664. Abed Nego -- "servant of Nebo," Bab. name of one of Daniel's ...
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Harmless Fires
... THE BOOK OF DANIEL HARMLESS FIRES. 'Then Nebuchadnezzar in his rage and
fury commanded to bring Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. ...
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The Story of the Fiery Furnace
... One of them, named Daniel, was to be called Belteshazzer; the other three
young men were called Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego. ...
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Three Names High on the Muster-Roll
... "Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, answered and said to the king, O
Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. ...
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For whom and with what Object Written.
... Undoubtedly for Jewish readers, who were already interested in the story of Shadrach,
Meshach, and Abed-nego; designed for those who had Daniel's book in their ...
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Language and Style.
... The order of names, too, differs in this Addition from their order elsewhere, the
two last changing places, thus bringing Azarias (Abed-nego) into the middle. ...
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The Image and the Stone
... Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego,
over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the ...
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A Sermon on Isaiah xxvi. By John Knox.
... make an image, before which he would that all tongues and nations subject to him
should make adoration; and when Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, would not ...
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The Gospel Cordial
... Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego never realized the presence of the Son of God so
blessedly until they were cast alive into Nebuchadnezzar's burning fiery ...
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Title and Position.
... forgery. There is nothing to shew why he led the prayer, as no special
characteristics are attached to Abed-nego in our knowledge. ...
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What and Whence are These?
... Joseph in Potiphar's house? Ye who dread the persecutor's frown, have ye
forgotten Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego? Ye of riper ...
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Abed'nego (14 Occurrences)
Abed'nego. Abednego, Abed'nego. Abed-nego . Multi-Version Concordance
Abed'nego (14 Occurrences). Daniel 1:7 and the chief of the ...
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Abed-nego (14 Occurrences)
Abed-nego. Abed'nego, Abed-nego. Abel . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia
ABED-NEGO. a-bed'-ne-go (Hebrew and Aramaic `abhedh neghgo ...
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Abednego (14 Occurrences)
... 2:49). With Shadrach and Meshach, he was delivered from the burning fiery furnace
(3:12-30). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ABED-NEGO. ...
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Nebuchadnez'zar (55 Occurrences)
... live! (See RSV). Daniel 3:13 Then Nebuchadnezzar, in anger and fury, hath
said to bring in Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. Then ...
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Shadrach (14 Occurrences)
... had heard their prayer and the dream was made known to the king by Daniel,
Nebuchadnezzar, at Daniel's request, set Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego over the ...
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Flaming (40 Occurrences)
... Daniel 3:20 And he gave orders to certain strong men in his army to put cords on
Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego and put them into the burning and flaming fire ...
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Three (5005 Occurrences)
... Azariah is the Hebrew name of Abed-nego (= Abednebo, "servant of Nebo"), the latter
being the Babylonian name (see Daniel 1:7; Daniel 2:49, etc.). ...
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Azariah (47 Occurrences)
... Chronicles 9:11; Nehemiah 3:23, etc.). (7.) The original name of
Abed-nego (Dan. 1:6, 7, 11, 16). He was of the royal family of ...
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Administration (12 Occurrences)
... (DBY). Daniel 2:49 And Daniel requested of the king, and he appointed Shadrach,
Meshach, and Abed-nego over the administration of the province of Babylon. ...
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