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I was reading on YouVersion for my quiet time this morning, and I’ve never seen the Scripture quite like this, and couldn’t help but wonder ….

Daniel 2:49 Moreover, at Daniel’s request the king appointed Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego administrators over the province of Babylon, while Daniel himself remained at the royal court …

Daniel 3:19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was furious with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and his attitude toward them changed. He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual 20 and commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace.

So, Chapter 2 of Daniel ends with Daniel being promoted because of his interpretation of the King’s dream, and then using his influence to remember his loyal, faithful friends, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego by giving them a place of influence in the political system.  (2:49)

Chapter 3 immediately starts with the story of King Nebudchadnezzar building the huge idol and asking everyone to bow to it.  (I guess his being impressed with Daniel’s God was short-lived).

You know the story – Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow to the idol, so the King threw them into the fiery furnace, where they were rescued.

So as I read this, I wonder ….

Where was Daniel?