Bible Dictionary
Abednego
Abednego was the Chaldean name given to Azariah, one of Daniel’s three companions. With Shadrach and Meshach, he was miraculously preserved when thrown into the fiery furnace for refusing to worship the king’s image.
Definition
Abednego was the Chaldean name given to Azariah, one of Daniel’s three companions. The name is explained as “servant of Nego,” perhaps referring to Nebo. Along with Shadrach and Meshach, Abednego was delivered from the burning fiery furnace after refusing the king’s command.
Biblical Usage
Abednego appears in Daniel as one of the three companions of Daniel. His refusal to worship the king’s image led to his being cast into the fiery furnace, from which he was miraculously preserved.
Historical Background
Abednego was the Chaldean court name assigned to Azariah. The events are associated with the period about 600 B.C., according to the supplied record.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Servant of Nego=Nebo, the Chaldee name given to Azariah, one of Daniel’s three companions (Dan. 2:49). With Shadrach and Meshach, he was delivered from the burning fiery furnace (3:12-30).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(i.e. servant of Nego, perhaps the same as Nebo), the Chaldean name given to Azariah, one of the three friends of Daniel, miraculously save from the fiery furnace. Dan. 3. (B.C. about 600.)