Abednego Survivor of the Fiery Furnace
About Abednego
Abednego (Hebrew name Azariah) was one of the three young Jewish nobles taken to Babylon with Daniel. He with Shadrach and Meshach demonstrated unshakeable faith by refusing to worship the golden image, and God protected them in the fiery furnace.
Abednego's Character Traits
Abednego's Life Timeline
View journey on mapAbednego, with Shadrach and Meshach, refuses to bow to the golden image.
DAN 3:12-18The three emerge from the furnace unharmed; a fourth figure seen with them.
DAN 3:24-27Abednego's Key Relationships
Abednego's Key Locations
Spiritual Lessons from Abednego
God in the Fire
When the three friends were thrown into the furnace, a fourth figure appeared. God doesn't always prevent the fire, but He is present in it. Abednego discovered that God's presence matters more than deliverance from trials.
Key Verses about Abednego
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