What Does the Name Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Mean?

Q: What does the name Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego mean?

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego means "Babylonian court names given in place of their Hebrew names Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah" in Babylonian. 'Abednego' likely means 'servant of Nebo,' a Babylonian god.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego means "Babylonian court names given in place of their Hebrew names Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah" (Babylonian).

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Where the Name Comes From

'Abednego' likely means 'servant of Nebo,' a Babylonian god.

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