8. At that time some people who studied the heavens came forward. They spoke against the Jews.
9. They said, "King Nebuchadnezzar, may you live forever!
10. You commanded everyone to fall down and worship the gold statue. You told them to do it when they heard the horns, flutes, zithers, lyres, harps, pipes and other musical instruments.
11. If they didn't, they would be thrown into a blazing furnace.
12. But you have appointed some Jews to help Daniel govern Babylon and the towns around it. Their names are Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. They don't pay any attention to you, King Nebuchadnezzar. They don't serve your gods. And they refuse to worship the gold statue you have set up."
13. Nebuchadnezzar burned with anger. He sent for Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So they were brought to him.