Dan 3:28 | JFB | e4.org | 28. In giving some better traits in Nebuchadnezzar's character, Daniel agrees with . changed the king's word —have made the king's attempt to coerce into obedience vain. Have set aside his word (so "alter . . . word," ) from regard to God. Nebuchadnezzar now admits that God's law should be obeyed, rather than his ( ). 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 ( ).

‏ Daniel 3:28

28. In giving some better traits in Nebuchadnezzar's character, Daniel agrees with Jer 39:11; 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," Ezr 6:11) from regard to God. Nebuchadnezzar now admits that God's law should be obeyed, rather than his (Ac 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 (Pr 16:7).