Definition: The word "Alphesiboea" in the Old Testament (KJV) refers to a person who was the servant of God, specifically one who served under King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon during the time he ruled over the city of Jerusalem and its inhabitants. The Hebrew name for this individual is "Shadrach." In the book of Daniel, Shadrach was considered the best of all servants because his obedience to God's commands led him to perform wonders. When Daniel saw that Nebuchadnezzar had made a decree to burn the city (Daniel 2:15) and capture all the people who worshiped before God in Jerusalem, he advised Daniel not to go and did not stay with the Jews. The Babylonians then asked Shadrach to perform miracles in order to bring them victory over Nebuchadnezzar. In his response, Shadrach explained that he was a servant of God and would only perform the commandments given by him as God commanded through his son Daniel. He was therefore considered to be one who did not worship idols or have any other sin. Shadrach's bravery and obedience led to victory over Nebuchadnezzar, but he himself was imprisoned for seven days in prison because of this act of worship. The Babylonians then ordered the people of Jerusalem to bring him out and execute him. He died at the feet of an angel named Ananias and died on the eighth day after his death. This story is a reminder that even though we may not always be able to see the glory of God, we can still serve Him by following His commands and obeying Him when we are not able to do so ourselves.

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