Daniel 3:8-12

8Then some wise men went to the king. They told him bad things against the Jews.

9They said to the king, ‘King, live for ever!

10You made a rule. You said that everyone must listen for the sound of the special music. When they hear it, they must bend down and they must worship the gold statue.

11You said that you would punish everyone who does not obey you. You said you would throw them into the middle of a very hot fire.

12But there are some Jewish men who do not obey you. They are Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. You gave them authority to take care of everything in Babylon region. Those men do not respect your authority. They do not give honour to your gods. They do not worship your gold statue.’