Who were Daniel's three companions?

Study for the Bible Fencing Test. Deepen your scriptural knowledge with multiple choice questions and flashcards, each accompanied by helpful hints and explanations. Prepare yourself effectively for your test!

Daniel's three companions are Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. These young men were taken to Babylon with Daniel and were given new names: Hananiah became Shadrach, Mishael became Meshach, and Azariah became Abednego. In some traditions, Hananiah is rendered as Ananias, which is why that option lists Ananias alongside Mishael and Azariah. The trio is best known for their faithful stance to God in a foreign land, including the famous incident in which Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are delivered from the fiery furnace. So the combination of Mishael and Azariah with the variant form Ananias fits the set of Daniel’s friends.