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Why was Nebuchadnezzar more or less the central character for the part of the story when Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were on trial?


because Yahweh used Nebuchadnezzar to punish the three friends for their sins, and he is described as a tool that God would use to accomplish a specific task


because the conspirators charging the three friends framed the crime as if they were ignoring Nebuchadnezzar’s orders, refusing to worship his god, flaunting his authority


because Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego framed Nebuchadnezzar, and he took the fall for their political rebellion and their assassination attempts against the king


because Nebuchanezzar was the judge at the trial and had to make the tough decision to give the three friends the death sentence, which he despised

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The correct reason why Nebuchadnezzar was more or less the central character in the story involving Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego is:

**because the conspirators charging the three friends framed the crime as if they were ignoring Nebuchadnezzar’s orders, refusing to worship his god, flaunting his authority.**

In this story from the Book of Daniel (specifically Daniel 3), Nebuchadnezzar plays a significant role as the king who ordered the construction of a golden idol and mandated that everyone worship it. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to obey this decree, which led to their trial and ultimate punishment. The events are framed around Nebuchadnezzar’s authority and decisions, making him a central figure in the narrative.

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