prince. ruler. Hebrew. sar.
gave names. In token of subjection. See 2 Kings 23:34; 2 Kings 24:17. Compare Genesis 41:45.
Belteshazzar. According to Dr. Pinches, this is an abbreviated form of Balat-su-usur. protect thou (O Bel) his life. Many such abbreviations are found in the inscriptions; but compare "Belshazzar" (Daniel 5:1).
Shadrach. According to Delitzsch. Sudur-Aku (= command of Aku, the moon-god).
Meshach. Perhaps Misha-Aku. who is as Aku?
Abed-nego. servant or worshipper of Nego. It is not wise to suppose this to be. corruption of Abed- nebo, while any day the name may be met with in the Inscriptions.