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Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, faithful Hebrews in Babylon, refuse to bow despite threats and intense pressure. Their trust in the living God shapes their response, leading them to stand firm even as the furnace is heated seven times hotter. The narrative centers on courage, obedience to God, and the power of faith under extreme threat.","33 The Men Who Would Not Bend  \nWritten by Edward Hughes [www.bibleforchildren.org](www.bibleforchildren.org) 33/60  \nEnglish Story Book  \nKing Nebuchadnezzar built a huge golden statue . It was gold, from head to foot. Maybe the king had forgotten the dream God sent to tell him his golden kingdom would not last forever . Maybe he thought if he built a statue made completely of gold, then God's Word in his dream would not come true .  \nOne of the king's servants read the order to all the people: “... you shall fall down and worship the golden statue ... And whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into the middle of a burning fiery furnace .”  \nEverybody did what the king ordered-except for three men . These men were Hebrews . They were Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, friends of Daniel.  \nIt seems Daniel wasn't there at the time, for surely he too would have refused to worship a man-made idol.  \nThe king's wise men were jealous of Daniel and his friends because the king liked them . So they said,“There are three men whom you have placed as rulers over the province of BabylonShadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.  \nThese men, O king, do not obey you .  \nThey do not serve your gods nor worship the golden statue which you have set up.”  \nKing Nebuchadnezzar was filled with rage. He warned them,“If you do not worship, you will be thrown into the middle of a burning fiery furnace . And which god will deliver you out of my hand?”  \nThe king was making a big mistake . He was really challenging the living God. The three Hebrew men knew it was against God's law to worship a statue . They stayed standing. Because they trusted God, they were not afraid of the king.  \nThese three brave men had an answer for the king. They said,“Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace . But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods nor worship the golden statue which you have set up.”  \nKing Nebuchadnezzar was furious! He commanded that they should heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated. 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