Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
In giving some better traits in Nebuchadnezzar's character, Daniel agrees with Jeremiah 39:11; Jeremiah 42:12.
changed the king's word—have made the king's attempt to coerce into obedience vain. Have set aside his word (so "alter . . . word," Ezra 6:11) from regard to God. Nebuchadnezzar now admits that God's law should be obeyed, rather than his (Acts 5:29).
yielded . . . bodies—namely, to the fire.
not serve—by sacrificing.
nor worship—by prostration of the body. Decision for God at last gains the respect even of the worldly (Proverbs 16:7).
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Daniel 3:28:
Isaiah 41:25
Daniel 3:25
1 Corinthians 13:3
Hebrews 11:34
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