This Daniel 3 quiz will test how well you know the Chapter. All questions come from the King James Bible. You can use this quiz to play games with friends, learn in Sunday school, or just see how much you remember about this amazing story of faith.
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Daniel 3 Quiz Questions
Question 1
How tall was the image Nebuchadnezzar set up?
A. 40 cubits
B. 50 cubits
C. 60 cubits
D. 70 cubits
E. 80 cubits
Question 2
Where did Nebuchadnezzar set up the image?
A. Jerusalem
B. Shushan
C. Plain of Dura
D. Mount Sinai
E. Valley of Jezreel
Question 3
Which officials were summoned to the dedication of the golden image?
A. All the people, nations, and languages
B. Governors, captains, sheriffs, treasurers, heralds, astrologers, advisers
C. Judges, counsellors, sheriffs, priests, magicians, officers, princes
D. Princes, governors, captains, judges, treasurers, counsellors, sheriffs
E. Captains, nobles, governors, judges, scribes, priests, counsellors
Question 4
Which of these was not mentioned as part of the musical instruments?
A. Cornet
B. Flute
C. Timbrel
D. Harp
E. Sackbut
Question 5
Who accused the Jews before the king?
A. The princes
B. The sorcerers
C. Certain Chaldeans
D. The captains
E. The king’s counselors
Question 6
What was the first thing the three men declared about their God in their response?
A. Their God is able to bless those who honor Him
B. Their God is able to deliver them from the burning fiery furnace
C. Their God is able to strike down the king’s image
D. Their God is able to forgive their sins
E. Their God is able to send plagues upon Babylon
Question 7
How many times hotter did the king command the furnace to be heated?
A. Three times
B. Five times
C. Seven times
D. Nine times
E. Ten times
Question 8
What happened to the mighty men who threw them into the fire?
A. They were rewarded
B. They ran away
C. The fire killed them
D. They were imprisoned
E. They were promoted
Question 9
What did Nebuchadnezzar call Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego when he commanded them to come out of the fire?
A. “My disobedient servants”
B. “You three rebels”
C. “Servants of the most high God”
D. “Children of Judah”
E. “Men of great courage”
Question 10
From where did Nebuchadnezzar call the three men out of the fire?
A. From the temple
B. From the outer court
C. From the middle of the fire
D. From the furnace door
E. From the plain of Dura
Question 11
What did Nebuchadnezzar declare about the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego after the miracle?
A. That He was one of many powerful gods
B. That He deserved some respect alongside Babylonian gods
C. That He had delivered His servants that trusted in Him
D. That He was an interesting deity worth studying
E. That He would be given a place in the Babylonian pantheon
Question 12
What was not harmed on the three men after the fire?
A. Their arms
B. Their bodies
C. A hair on their head
D. Their robes
E. Their sandals
Question 13
What decree did Nebuchadnezzar make after witnessing the miracle?
A. That all people should worship the God of the Hebrews exclusively
B. That anyone who speaks against the God of the three men shall be cut in pieces
C. That the Jews would be exempt from worshipping Babylonian gods
D. That a temple would be built for the God of Israel
E. That the golden image would be destroyed
Question 14
What was strange about their smell?
A. They smelled like roses
B. They didn’t even smell like fire.
C. They smelled of incense
D. They had a burnt offering smell
E. They had no smell at all
Question 15
Why did Nebuchadnezzar say people should not speak against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
A. Because He is the creator of heaven and earth
B. Because there is no other God that can punish like this God
C. Because He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
D. Because there is no other God that can deliver after this sort
E. Because this God commands the respect of all nations
Question 16
How did Nebuchadnezzar describe the three men’s action?
A. They were reckless
B. They yielded their bodies
C. They made the king angry
D. They dishonored Babylon
E. They ran from judgment
Question 17
What did the fourth person in the fire look like, according to Nebuchadnezzar?
A. Like a mighty warrior
B. Like an angel of light
C. Like the son of God
D. Like a pillar of fire
E. Like the God of the Hebrews Himself
Question 18
What specific items of clothing are mentioned as being worn by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego when they were thrown into the furnace?
A. Coats, hosen and hats
B. Robes, turbans, and sandals
C. Only their undergarments
D. Babylonian court dress
E. Priestly garments from Jerusalem
Question 19
How many times is the phrase “golden image” mentioned in Daniel chapter 3?
A. 5 times
B. 8 times
C. 10 times
D. 12 times
E. 15 times
Question 20
According to Daniel 3, what was the approximate width of the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar set up?
A. Three cubits
B. Six cubits
C. Nine cubits
D. Twelve cubits
E. The width is not specified in the chapter
Question 21
Who cried aloud, commanding the people to fall down and worship the golden image?
A. The king himself
B. The chief of the musicians
C. A herald
D. A captain of the guard
E. One of the magicians
Answer Key: Daniel Chapter 3 Bible Quiz
Question 1
Answer: C. 60 cubits
The golden image Nebuchadnezzar built stood an imposing 60 cubits tall.
KJV: “The height thereof was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits…” — Daniel 3:1
Question 2
Answer: C. Plain of Dura
Nebuchadnezzar set up the image in the plain of Dura, a flatland likely chosen for its visibility.
KJV: “…in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon.” — Daniel 3:1
Question 3
Answer: D. Princes, governors, captains, judges, treasurers, counsellors, sheriffs
These were the top officials summoned to the dedication—an elite crowd witnessing an unholy ceremony.
KJV: “…the princes, the governors, and captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs…” — Daniel 3:2
Question 4
Answer: C. Timbrel
The “timbrel” isn’t listed among the instruments. It appears elsewhere in Scripture but not here.
KJV: “…cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer…” — Daniel 3:5
Question 5
Answer: C. Certain Chaldeans
It was a few specific Chaldeans who took it upon themselves to accuse the Jews, likely out of envy.
KJV: “Wherefore at that time certain Chaldeans came near, and accused the Jews.” — Daniel 3:8
Question 6
Answer: B. Their God is able to deliver them from the burning fiery furnace
Their bold faith shines in this declaration—God can deliver, no matter how hot the fire.
KJV: “Our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace…” — Daniel 3:17
Question 7
Answer: C. Seven times
The king was so furious he demanded the furnace be supercharged—seven times hotter!
KJV: “…heat the furnace one seven times more than it was wont to be heated.” — Daniel 3:19
Question 8
Answer: C. The fire killed them
Again, the fire didn’t just punish the intended—it consumed the mighty men who approached it.
KJV: “…the flame of the fire slew those men…” — Daniel 3:22
Question 9
Answer: C. “Servants of the most high God”
What a turnaround! The king who once demanded worship now acknowledged the Most High.
KJV: “Ye servants of the most high God, come forth…” — Daniel 3:26
Question 10
Answer: C. From the middle of the fire
The miracle wasn’t just survival—it was their presence in the very heart of the flames, untouched.
KJV: “…Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, come forth… out of the midst of the fire.” — Daniel 3:26
Question 11
Answer: C. That He had delivered His servants that trusted in Him
Nebuchadnezzar’s confession is striking—he recognized both divine power and their trust.
KJV: “…who hath delivered his servants that trusted in him…” — Daniel 3:28
Question 12
Answer: C. A hair on their head
Not even a single hair was singed—total protection.
KJV: “…nor was an hair of their head singed…” — Daniel 3:27
Question 13
Answer: B. That anyone who speaks against the God of the three men shall be cut in pieces
From idol enforcer to divine protector—Nebuchadnezzar issues a harsh decree in God’s favor.
KJV: “…shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill…” — Daniel 3:29
Question 14
Answer: B. They didn’t even smell like fire
Not even the scent of smoke clung to them. That’s divine insulation!
KJV: “…nor the smell of fire had passed on them.” — Daniel 3:27
Question 15
Answer: D. Because there is no other God that can deliver after this sort
Nebuchadnezzar learned this truth the hard (and hot) way.
KJV: “…there is no other God that can deliver after this sort.” — Daniel 3:29
Question 16
Answer: B. They yielded their bodies
Their self-sacrifice was key to their testimony—and their miracle.
KJV: “…yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god…” — Daniel 3:28
Question 17
Answer: C. Like the son of God
This mysterious fourth figure in the fire stunned the king.
KJV: “…the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.” — Daniel 3:25
Question 18
Answer: A. Coats, hosen and hats
They went in fully dressed—and came out without a thread singed.
KJV: “…in their coats, their hosen, and their hats…” — Daniel 3:21
Question 19
Answer: C. 10 times
The phrase “golden image” is repeated 10 times, emphasizing the idol’s central role.
KJV reference: Repeated throughout Daniel 3 (e.g., verses 1, 2, 3, 5, etc.)
Question 20
Answer: B. Six cubits
While the height was 60 cubits, the width was also noted—six cubits wide.
KJV: “…the breadth thereof six cubits…” — Daniel 3:1
Question 21
Answer: C. A herald
It wasn’t the king himself but a herald who made the dramatic proclamation.
KJV: “Then an herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded…” — Daniel 3:4
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