Daniel Chapter 3 Vs. 2

Nebuchadnezzar's Golden Image

Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather together the princes, the governors, and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, the counsellors, the sheriffs, and all the rulers of the provinces, to come to the dedication of the image which Nebuchadnezzar the king had set up. Dan. 3:2

Then Nebuchadnezzar... When this was done is not known and all speculation is valueless.

To gather together... Eight main classes gathered to dedication:

1. Princes: satraps or privy counselors who had access to the king at all times (Dan. 3:2-3, 3:27; 6:1-7)

2. Governors: lieutenants, viceroys, nobles of the various provinces (Dan. 2:48; 3:2-3, 3:27; 6:7)

3. Captains: pashas; deputy rulers of outlying provinces (Dan. 3:2-3, 3:27; 6:7) or leaders of armies (1Ki. 20:24; Jer. 51:23, 51:28, 51:57; Eze. 23:6, 23:12, 23:23)

4. Judges: assistants to the king in making laws (Dan. 3:2)

5. Treasurers: those in charge of the treasure houses (Dan. 3:2-3)

6. Counselors: lawyers; judges (Dan. 3:2-3)

7. Sheriffs: supreme masters; civil magistrates (Dan. 3:2-3)

8. Rulers of provinces: state and civil officers and various wise men (Dan. 3:2-3)