Daniel 3:12
There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego; these men, O king, have not regarded thee: they serve not thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.
Cross-reference
Daniel 2:49 explains that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were appointed over Babylon—providing context for their high-profile position.
In Daniel 6:13, Daniel is similarly accused of defying the king's decree—mirroring the faithful stand of the three.
In Daniel 1:7, the Babylonian names Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are assigned — providing the identity of the men accused in Daniel 3:12.
In Daniel 2:17, the three friends are called by their Hebrew names Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah — linking to their Babylonian names in Daniel 3:12.
Esther 3:8 shows Haman accusing the Jews of disobeying royal laws—the same pattern of malicious slander against exiles.
In Acts 17:7, believers are similarly accused of defying Caesar's decrees by proclaiming Jesus as king — echoing the charge against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
In Esther 3:4, Mordecai refuses to bow to Haman because he is a Jew — mirroring the three Hebrews' refusal to worship the golden image.