Chosen for Babylon, Faithful to God

Did you know many christen do not know the Royal decree in Daniel 1:3–7 that before Shadrach,

Meshach, and Abednego were taken to Babylon, there was a specific royal instruction

behind their capture? When King Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem, he did not order his soldiers to

take just anyone. Instead, he gave a deliberate command: select the best of the

best from the people of Judah. Not the weak, not the careless, but the righteous,

intelligent, and promising young men. The king’s instruction was clear:

“Bring me the wise ones.” These young men were to be without physical defect,

quick to understand, trained in knowledge, and capable of serving in the king’s palace (Daniel 1:3–4).