^18 (A)But even if He does not, ^(B)let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods nor worship the golden statue that you have set up.”

Daniel’s Friends Protected

¹⁹ Then Nebuchadnezzar was filled with ^(C)wrath, and his facial expression was changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. He answered ^[a]by giving orders to heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated.

Daniel in the Lions’ Den

¹⁶ Then the king gave orders, and Daniel was brought in and ^(A)thrown into the lions’ den. The king said to Daniel, “^[a](B)Your God whom you continually serve will Himself rescue you.”