Historical FigureBabylonian
Meshach Henry
Biblical figure, refused to worship golden idol
Biography
One of the three Hebrew youths in the Book of Daniel who refused to worship a golden image in ancient Babylon. A biblical figure of faith and resistance.
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Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
Babylonian
Thinking about the name
Meshach
Hebrew origin
“A biblical Hebrew name, one of the three Hebrew youths (alongside Shadrach and Abednego) known for their faith and deliverance from the fiery furnace in the Book of Daniel. The name means 'who is like the shadow of the king' in Aramaic. Meshach carries deep spiritual significance and is valued in Christian and Jewish communities for its association with courage and divine protection.”