Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Just then, certain influential Chaldeans took this opportunity to come forward and denounce the Jews.
New American Standard Bible
For this reason at that time certain
King James Version
Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews.
Holman Bible
Some Chaldeans took this occasion to come forward and maliciously accuse
A Conservative Version
Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and brought accusation against the Jews.
American Standard Version
Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and brought accusation against the Jews.
Amplified
At that time certain Chaldeans came forward and brought [malicious] accusations against the Jews.
Bible in Basic English
At that time certain Chaldaeans came near and made a statement against the Jews.
Darby Translation
Whereupon at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews.
Julia Smith Translation
For this cause, at that time men of the Chaldeans drew near and ate up the Jews piece-meal.
King James 2000
Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{Therefore} {at this time} [some] {astrologers} came forward and {they denounced the Jews}.
Modern King James verseion
Then at that time certain Chaldeans came near and accused the Jews.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Now were there certain men of the Chaldeans that went even then and accused the Jews,
NET Bible
Now at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and brought malicious accusations against the Jews.
New Heart English Bible
Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and brought accusation against the Jews.
The Emphasized Bible
Wherefore, at the same time, drew near certain Chaldeans, - and accused the Jews:
Webster
Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews.
World English Bible
Therefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and brought accusation against the Jews.
Youngs Literal Translation
Therefore at that time drawn near have certain Chaldeans, and accused the Jews;
Themes
Conspiracy » Instances of » Shadrach, meshach, and abed-nego
Faith » Trial of » The three hebrews, when commanded to worship the image
Furnace » For capital punishment, shadrach, meshach, and abed-nego cast into, by nebuchadnezzar
Indictments » Instances of » Three hebrew captives on the charge of defiance against authority
Israel » Kings of judah » Persecution of
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Daniel 3:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Faithfulness Of Three Young Israelites And God's Deliverance
7 Therefore, when all of the people "heard the sound of the trumpet, the flute, the lyre, the four-stringed lyre, and the harp, playing together along with various other instruments," all the "people, nations, and languages" began to fall down and worship the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. 8 Just then, certain influential Chaldeans took this opportunity to come forward and denounce the Jews. 9 They told King Nebuchadnezzar, "Your majesty, live forever.
Cross References
Ezra 4:12-16
May the king be advised that the Jews who came from you to us have reached Jerusalem and are rebuilding a rebellious and wicked city, having completed its walls and repaired its foundations.
Esther 3:8-9
Then Haman told King Ahasuerus, "There is a certain people scattered and divided among the people throughout the provinces of your kingdom. Their laws are different than all the other people, they don't obey the king's laws, and it's not in the king's best interest to leave them alone.
Daniel 6:12-13
So they approached the king and asked, "Didn't you sign an edict that for the next 30 days if anyone prays to any god or man, except to you, your majesty, he would be thrown into the lions' pit?" The king responded, "The decree has been established, in accordance with the laws of the Medes and Persians that can't be repealed."
Esther 3:6
Because they had told him who the people of Mordecai were, Haman found it unacceptable to kill only Mordecai. So Haman sought to destroy all of Mordecai's people, the Jewish people, who were in all the kingdom of Ahasuerus.
Daniel 2:10
The Chaldeans answered the king directly, "There's not a single man on earth who can do what the king has commanded. No king, lord, or ruler has ever asked such a thing from any diviner, enchanter, or Chaldean.
Acts 16:20-22
They brought them before the magistrates and said, "These men are stirring up a lot of trouble in our city. They are Jews
Acts 17:6-8
When they didn't find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials and shouted, "These fellows who have turned the world upside down have come here, too,
Acts 28:22
However, we'd like to hear from you what you believe, because people are talking against this sect everywhere."
1 Peter 4:3-4
For you spent enough time in the past doing what the gentiles like to do, living in sensuality, sinful desires, drunkenness, wild celebrations, drinking parties, and detestable idolatry.