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110 and great rejoicings aunong the captive Jews. The princes, and governors, and other officers of the empire, as they returned to their homes, spread the news of this wonderful deliverance, by the power of the God of Israel, over all the East. During the scene which has been described, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego were placed in a very painful situation, and one in which it was exceedingly difficult to do right. They knew that Nebuchadnezzar might think them ungrateful, if they were not willing to worship his gods, when he had been so kind to them. They had been accustomed to consider him as their friend; and to respect him on account of his great talents ..and high station, as well as to submit to his authority. Most people dislike to be singular. They are ashamed to be noticed and pointed at for behaving differently from other. Shadrach, Meshach, agdAbediego probably had something or this feeling, which is always strongest in 轨 crowded assembly, where so many eyes are turned upon those who are singular. They had also