Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Now at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and brought malicious accusations against 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
International Standard Version
Just then, certain influential Chaldeans took this opportunity to come forward and denounce the Jews.
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,
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 they all heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, trigon, harp, pipes, and all kinds of music, all the peoples, nations, and language groups began bowing down and paying homage to the golden statue that King Nebuchadnezzar had erected. 8 Now at that time certain Chaldeans came forward and brought malicious accusations against the Jews. 9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, "O king, live forever!
Cross References
Ezra 4:12-16
Now let the king be aware that the Jews who came up to us from you have gone to Jerusalem. They are rebuilding that rebellious and odious city. They are completing its walls and repairing its foundations.
Esther 3:8-9
Then Haman said to King Ahasuerus, "There is a particular people that is dispersed and spread among the inhabitants throughout all the provinces of your kingdom whose laws differ from those of all other peoples. Furthermore, they do not observe the king's laws. It is not appropriate for the king to provide a haven for them.
Daniel 6:12-13
So they approached the king and said to him, "Did you not issue an edict to the effect that for the next thirty days anyone who prays to any god or human other than to you, O king, would be thrown into a den of lions?" The king replied, "That is correct, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be changed."
Esther 3:6
But the thought of striking out against Mordecai alone was repugnant to him, for he had been informed of the identity of Mordecai's people. So Haman sought to destroy all the Jews (that is, the people of Mordecai) who were in all the kingdom of Ahasuerus.
Daniel 2:10
The wise men replied to the king, "There is no man on earth who is able to disclose the king's secret, for no king, regardless of his position and power, has ever requested such a thing from any magician, astrologer, or wise man.
Acts 16:20-22
When they had brought them before the magistrates, they said, "These men are throwing our city into confusion. They are Jews
Acts 17:6-8
When they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city officials, screaming, "These people who have stirred up trouble throughout the world have come here too,
Acts 28:22
But we would like to hear from you what you think, for regarding this sect we know that people everywhere speak against it."
1 Peter 4:3-4
For the time that has passed was sufficient for you to do what the non-Christians desire. You lived then in debauchery, evil desires, drunkenness, carousing, drinking bouts, and wanton idolatries.