Azariah
the one who prayed in the furnace
Who was Azariah?
- A young man of Judah, Daniel’s companion in Babylon. There he was given the name Abednego. Daniel 1:6-7
- With his companions, he refused to worship the golden statue of King Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel 3:12, 18
- In the fiery furnace he stood up and prayed aloud. The angel of the Lord protected them from the fire. Daniel 3:25-26; Daniel 3:49-50
What the Bible says
Daniel 1:6-7
6Now there were among them of the children of Juda, Daniel, Ananias, Misael, and Azarias. 7And the master of the eunuchs gave them names: to Daniel, Baltassar: to Ananias, Sidrach: to Misael, Misach: and to Azarias, Abdenago.
Daniel 3:12, 18
12Now there are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the works of the province of Babylon, Sidrach, Misach, and Abdenago: these men, O king, have slighted thy decree: they worship not thy gods, nor do they adore the golden statue which thou hast set up. 18But if he will not, be it known to thee, O king, that we will not worship thy gods, nor adore the golden statue which thou hast set up.
Daniel 3:25-26; Daniel 3:49-50
25Then Azarias standing up prayed in this manner, and opening his mouth in the midst of the fire, he said: 26Blessed art thou, O Lord, the God of our fathers, and thy name is worthy of praise, and glorious for ever:
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
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