Who was Meshach?

Fiery faith in God.

The story of Meshach

Meshach - Meshach held the position of Administrator.
Meshach - Meshach held the position of Administrator.
Meshach held the position of Administrator.

Meshach was a biblical figure mentioned in the book of Daniel. He was one of three young men who were taken captive from the kingdom of Judah and brought to Babylon. He was the son of Shadrach and the brother of Abednego. He was best known for his refusal to bow down to the golden image set up by King Nebuchadnezzar. When the king issued a decree that all people must bow down to the image, Meshach, Shadrach, and Abednego refused. The king threatened to throw them into a fiery furnace if they did not comply, but they still refused. The king was so impressed by their courage that he allowed them to remain unharmed. Meshach is remembered for his faith and courage in the face of danger. He is an example of how faith can be stronger than fear. He is also remembered for his loyalty to God and his willingness to stand up for what he believed in. He is an example of how one person can make a difference in the world.

Name meaning

"Who is what God is?"

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Meshach held the position of Administrator.

First mention

Daniel 1:7

Appearances in the Bible

14 mentions

Meshach in the Bible

Explore all 3 chapters where Meshach appears

Daniel

Chapter 1

Daniel's Exile to Babylon

Daniel and other Jewish young nobles are taken into exile in Babylon and are trained in the ways of the Babylonians.

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Daniel

Chapter 2

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream

King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream that troubles him, and Daniel interprets it as a vision of the future kingdoms of the wo...

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Daniel

Chapter 3

The Fiery Furnace

King Nebuchadnezzar orders all people to worship a golden statue, but three Jewish youths refuse and are thrown into a f...

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