Daniel 3: 3 Then the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, were gathered together unto the dedication of the image that Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up; and they stood before the image that Nebuchadnezzar had set up.
But the most troubling of all the invitees are those judges who showed up in support of their king. The reason why the presence of the judges should alarm us is because the judiciary represents the last line of defense in any government. In other words, if something wrong is to be made the law of the land, the judges could present the most formidable roadblocks, and they can stall out, and derail the king’s desires, or they can acquiesce and be complicit in legalizing evils.
Thus, if Nebuchadnezzar the king wants to enforce his agenda, he would need the judges of the land to be onboard, and according to what is written, if they resist, they too would be made objects of his ire. It’s a no brainer. What is even more worrisome is that the judges of the land apparently bowed down, for the immense pressure brought to bear against them caused them to cave in, lest they too become “friends” with the 3 Hebrew worthies, and thereby be on the menu.
One by one, the Governors, the Treasurers, sheriffs, the military, and Judges buckled under tremendous pressure, for their lives were hanging in the balance, and therefore, rather than stand up for right, they went the route of self-preservation…. Daniel 3:4 Then a herald cried aloud, to you it is commanded O people, nations, and languages, 5 That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music, you fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up.
Daniel 3:6 And whosoever falls not down and worships shall the same hour be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!