The Golden Statue and the King’s Command
King Nebuchadnezzar, the ruler of Babylon, was full of pride and wanted to display his power and greatness. To do this, he ordered a massive statue made entirely of gold to be built. The statue was incredibly tall—about 90 feet high (or 60 cubits)—and was meant to show his authority over the land.
Once the statue was completed, Nebuchadnezzar issued a strict command to all the people in his kingdom. He declared that whenever they heard the sound of music—whether it was from horns, flutes, harps, lyres, or other instruments—they must immediately bow down and worship the golden statue. This was a royal decree, and anyone who disobeyed would face severe punishment.
However, three men—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who were friends of Daniel—refused to worship the statue. They remained faithful to their belief in the one true God and would not bow to an idol, no matter what the king ordered.
Bible Verse: “King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, sixty cubits high.” (Daniel 3:1)