A Remnant Shall Return Captivity, Return, and Years of Silence

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed- Nego Daniel 3 – the last story mentioning these 3 men (1:6-7, 11-13, 17-20; 2:17, 49). When did this occur? – Not certain… – Chronologically after chapter 2? – LXX and Theodotion translation – attempt to reconcile with Jer. 52:29 – no textual evidence

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed- Nego vv. 1-7 – Vs. 1 – Golden image – 90 feet high and 9 feet wide; plains of Dura (a plain near the city of Babylon) – Vs. 6 – Threats given to incite obedience

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed- Nego vv – Vs. 15 – “And who is the god who will deliver you from my hands?” – 2:47 – Vs. 16 – Shadrach, Meshach and Abed- Nego were not concerned with what Nebuchadnezzar thought concerning their decision (Matt. 10:28).

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed- Nego vv – Vs. 17 – They state their trust in God to deliver them from: 1) the furnace and 2) the hand of the king. – Vs. 18 – In spite of what God might or might not do for them, they were going to remain faithful to Him!

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed- Nego vv – Vs. 22 – second time we have seen an “urgent” command of the king costing the lives of other people (2:12-13, 15). – Vs. 25 – “the Son of God” – other translations: “a son of the gods” – a supernatural being?

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed- Nego vv – Vs. 27 – “they saw these men on whose bodies the fire had no power” – Vs. 28 – Nebuchadnezzar is once again convicted of the power of Jehovah (2:47). – Vs. 29 – another “harsh” decree…

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed- Nego vv – So far, Nebuchadnezzar has seen God’s wisdom (2:47)… – Now He has seen His ability to deliver from destruction and earthly authority (3:17). – Vs. 30 – The irony – the story ends with a promotion of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego!

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed- Nego Important Lessons: – Fear of God over fear of man (3:16, 18). – Trust in God (3:17). – God’s ability to deliver (3:28-29).

Chronology Judah 609 B.C. - Jehoiakim rebelled against Neb. (2 Kings 24:1). Jeremiah Ezekiel

Chronology Judah 601 B.C. – Battle between Neb. & Egypt/raids against Judah (2 Kings 24:2). Jeremiah Ezekiel

Chronology Judah 597 B.C. – Neb. takes Jehoiachin and family/official s captive (2 Kings 24:8-16; 2 Chron. 36:9- 10) Jeremiah Ezekiel

Chronology Judah 597 B.C. – Neb. makes Zedekiah king in Judah (2 Kings 24:17- 18; 2 Chron. 36:10-11; Jer. 52:1-2) Jeremiah Ezekiel

Chronology Judah 594 B.C. – 4 th year of Zedekiah’s reign Zedekiah makes trip to Babylon (Jer. 51:59) Jeremiah Ezekiel

Chronology Judah 593 B.C. 5 th year of Zedekiah’s reign 589 B.C. – siege on Jerusalem began (Ezek. 24:1-2) Jeremiah Ezekiel

Chronology Judah 589 B.C B.C. – Jerusalem under siege Jeremiah Ezekiel

Chronology Judah 609 B.C. - Jehoiakim rebelled against Neb.(2 Kings 24:1). Jeremiah Ezekiel

Chronology Judah 601 B.C. – Battle between Neb. & Egypt/raids against Judah (2 Kings 24:2). Jeremiah Ezekiel

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Chronology Judah 594 B.C. – 4 th year of Zedekiah’s reign Jeremiah Jeremiah warns against false prophets who speak peace (27:9- 11). Ezekiel lives among captives by the river Chebar (Ezek. 1:1; 3:15). Ezekiel

Chronology Judah 594 B.C. – 4 th year of Zedekiah’s reign Jeremiah Hananiah, a false prophet, speaks lies of soon deliverance and is punished (Jer. 28:3-4, ). Ezekiel lives among captives by the river Chebar (Ezek. 1:1; 3:15). Ezekiel

Chronology Judah 594 B.C. – 4 th year of Zedekiah’s reign Zedekiah makes trip to Babylon (Jer. 51:59) Jeremiah Jeremiah sends Seraiah with Zedekiah to Babylon to read the prophesies concerning Babylon’s destruction (Jer. 51:59-64) Ezekiel lives among captives by the river Chebar (Ezek. 1:1; 3:15). Ezekiel

Chronology Judah 593 B.C. 5 th year of Zedekiah’s reign 589 B.C. – siege on Jerusalem began (Ezek. 24:1-2) Jeremiah 593 B.C. – Ezekiel receives his call to be a prophet (Ezek. 1:2) Ezekiel

Chronology Judah 589 B.C B.C. – Jerusalem under siege Jeremiah The first 24 chapters of Ezekiel take place between the 5 th and the 9 th year of Zedekiah’s reign (Ezek. 24:1-2) Ezekiel