Shadrach Survivor of the Fiery Furnace
About Shadrach
Shadrach (Hebrew name Hananiah) was one of the three young Jewish nobles taken to Babylon with Daniel. Along with Meshach and Abednego, he refused to worship Nebuchadnezzar's golden image and was thrown into a fiery furnace, where God miraculously protected them.
Shadrach's Character Traits
Shadrach's Life Timeline
View journey on mapShadrach, with Meshach and Abednego, refuses to bow to the golden image.
DAN 3:12-18The three emerge from the furnace unharmed; a fourth figure seen with them.
DAN 3:24-27Shadrach's Key Relationships
Shadrach's Key Locations
Spiritual Lessons from Shadrach
Faith Without Guarantee
Shadrach declared 'even if God does not deliver us, we will not bow.' His faith didn't depend on deliverance—he would obey regardless. True faith obeys God whether or not rescue comes.
Key Verses about Shadrach
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