Abednego
maleExileMeaning: “Servant of Nebo (Babylonian)”
One of Daniel’s three Hebrew companions (Azariah), delivered with Shadrach and Meshach from Nebuchadnezzar’s fiery furnace.
Biography
Abednego — his Hebrew name was Azariah — was the third of Daniel's faithful companions in the Babylonian captivity. Like the others, he was a young noble of Judah, trained in the king's court and given a new name (Daniel 1:6–7).
Unwavering before the king
When commanded to bow to Nebuchadnezzar's golden image, Abednego stood with Shadrach and Meshach in refusing, resolved to worship the LORD alone whatever the cost (Daniel 3:16–18). Bound and thrown into the superheated furnace, the three were untouched by the flames, walking with a fourth figure "like the Son of God." They emerged with not a hair singed nor the smell of fire on them (Daniel 3:27). Their courageous faith turned a tyrant to acknowledge the God of heaven, and they were promoted in Babylon.
Life Timeline
Stands firm against idolatry with his companions
Walks unharmed in the fiery furnace
On the Bible timeline
Abednego belongs to the The Divided Monarchy era (c. 930 – 586 BC).
- c. 930 BCThe Kingdom Divides
- 722 BCThe Fall of Samaria
- 586 BCThe Fall of Jerusalem
Frequently asked about Abednego
Who was Abednego in the Bible?
One of Daniel’s three Hebrew companions (Azariah), delivered with Shadrach and Meshach from Nebuchadnezzar’s fiery furnace.
What does the name Abednego mean?
The name Abednego means “Servant of Nebo (Babylonian)”.
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