# Names of the Hebrews

The names of the three young Hebrews—Ananias, Azarias, and Mishael—are inscribed on the arches that serve as their perches. They were companions of the prophet Daniel during his exile in Babylon. In Hebrew, Ananias means "Yahweh has had pity," Azarias means "Yahweh has helped," and Mishael means "who belongs to Yahweh," with Yahweh being the God of the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament. Their names themselves carry the meaning of divine intervention.