Daniel & Friends
Name one of Daniel’s three close friends.
Shadrach, Meshach, or Abednego
What did Daniel ask to eat instead of the king’s food?
Vegetables (and water)
Which king had a troubling dream he couldn’t remember?
King Nebuchadnezzar
What did King Nebuchadnezzar build that everyone had to bow to?
A golden statue
What three things did the fire not harm?
Their bodies, hair, and clothes
From what country were Daniel and his friends taken captive?
Judah
How long was the food test that Daniel suggested?
10 days
What material was the statue’s head made of?
Gold
What punishment did the king threaten for not worshiping the statue?
Being thrown into a fiery furnace
What command did the king give after they came out of the furnace?
No one could say anything against their God
Who was put in charge of Daniel and his friends during their training?
Ashpenaz
After the test, how did Daniel and his friends look compared to the others?
Healthier and stronger
What two materials made up the statue’s legs and feet?
Iron and clay
How hot was the furnace made compared to normal?
Seven times hotter
What happened to the soldiers who threw them into the fire?
They were killed by the flames
Why were Daniel and his friends chosen for the king’s service?
They were young, healthy, good-looking, and showed wisdom and learning
How long were the young men trained before being brought before the king?
Three years
What part of the statue was made of bronze?
The belly and thighs
Why did the king’s soldiers die when throwing the men into the fire?
The flames were so hot they killed them
What reward did the three men receive after the miracle?
They were promoted in Babylon
Which of Daniel’s friends spoke directly to King Nebuchadnezzar in the furnace story?
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (they spoke together)
What made Daniel and his friends ten times better than the other wise men?
God gave them wisdom, knowledge, and understanding
What caused the statue to be destroyed?
A rock cut out without human hands struck it
Who did the king see walking in the fire with them?
A fourth man
How did God’s power change what was allowed to be said about Him in Babylon?
The king made a law that no one could speak against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego