Thematic Bible
Daniel 5:1 (show verse)
King Belshazzar put on a great festival for a thousand of his officials. He joined all one thousand of them in getting drunk.
Babylon » Governed by kings
Babylon » Inhabitants of » Profane and sacrilegious
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Drunkenness » The wicked addicted to
Drunkenness » Instances of » Belshazzar
Entertainments » Often great
Excess » Excess, general references to
Feasts » General references to
Feasts » Given by kings
Feasts » Men and women attend
Feasts » Drunkenness at
Gluttony » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Gluttony » Instances of » Belshazzar
Happiness » Of the wicked » Belshazzar
Happiness of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
King » Belshazzar
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of belshazzar it may be done under the influence of strong drink
Sinners » Sin » Drink
Social functions » Feasts, general references to
Social life » Social functions » General references to
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
Wine » Was used » At all feasts and entertainments
Women » Social status of » In persia
Babylon » Inhabitants of » Profane and sacrilegious
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Drunkenness » The wicked addicted to
Drunkenness » Instances of » Belshazzar
Entertainments » Often great
Excess » Excess, general references to
Feasts » General references to
Feasts » Given by kings
Feasts » Men and women attend
Feasts » Drunkenness at
Gluttony » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Gluttony » Instances of » Belshazzar
Happiness » Of the wicked » Belshazzar
Happiness of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Intemperance » Examples of » Excess, general references to
King » Belshazzar
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of belshazzar it may be done under the influence of strong drink
Sinners » Sin » Drink
Social functions » Feasts, general references to
Social life » Social functions » General references to
Temperance » Drunkards examples of » Excess, general references to
Wine » Was used » At all feasts and entertainments
Women » Social status of » In persia
Daniel 5:2 (show verse)
Under the influence of wine, Belshazzar ordered that the gold and silver vessels his grandfather Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the Temple in Jerusalem be brought in so the king, his officials, his wives, and his mistresses could drink from them.
Babylon » Inhabitants of » Profane and sacrilegious
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Concubinage » Laws concerning » Practiced by » Belshazzar
Drunkenness » The wicked addicted to
Drunkenness » Instances of » Belshazzar
Feasts » Given by kings
Feasts » Men and women attend
Feasts » Drunkenness at
King » Belshazzar
Polygamy » Belshazzar
Silver » Vessels of
Silver » Of the temple
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of belshazzar it may be done under the influence of strong drink
Sinners » Sin » Drink
Temple » Solomon's » Vessels of, used by belshazzar
Temptation » Often arises through » Worldly glory
Wine » Was used » At all feasts and entertainments
Women » Social status of » In persia
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Concubinage » Laws concerning » Practiced by » Belshazzar
Drunkenness » The wicked addicted to
Drunkenness » Instances of » Belshazzar
Feasts » Given by kings
Feasts » Men and women attend
Feasts » Drunkenness at
King » Belshazzar
Polygamy » Belshazzar
Silver » Vessels of
Silver » Of the temple
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of belshazzar it may be done under the influence of strong drink
Sinners » Sin » Drink
Temple » Solomon's » Vessels of, used by belshazzar
Temptation » Often arises through » Worldly glory
Wine » Was used » At all feasts and entertainments
Women » Social status of » In persia
Daniel 5:3 (show verse)
As ordered, they brought in the gold vessels that had been taken from the sanctuary of God's Temple in Jerusalem, and the king, his officials, his wives, and mistresses drank from them.
Babylon » Inhabitants of » Profane and sacrilegious
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Drunkenness » The wicked addicted to
Drunkenness » Instances of » Belshazzar
Entertainments » Often scenes of great intemperance
Feasts » Given by kings
Feasts » Men and women attend
Feasts » Drunkenness at
Gold » Altar lamps, and other articles made of
King » Belshazzar
Temple » Solomon's » Vessels of, used by belshazzar
Wine » Was used » At all feasts and entertainments
Women » Social status of » In persia
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Drunkenness » The wicked addicted to
Drunkenness » Instances of » Belshazzar
Entertainments » Often scenes of great intemperance
Feasts » Given by kings
Feasts » Men and women attend
Feasts » Drunkenness at
Gold » Altar lamps, and other articles made of
King » Belshazzar
Temple » Solomon's » Vessels of, used by belshazzar
Wine » Was used » At all feasts and entertainments
Women » Social status of » In persia
Daniel 5:4 (show verse)
As they drank the wine, they praised gods of gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, and stone.
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Brass » Articles made of » Idols
Brass » Made into » Idols
Drunkenness » The wicked addicted to
Drunkenness » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Drunkenness » Instances of » Belshazzar
Entertainments » Often scenes of great intemperance
Feasts » Given by kings
Feasts » Drunkenness at
Gold » Was used for » Idols
Idolatry » Other customs of » Praise
Images » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
Iron » Made into » Idols
Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Idols
King » Belshazzar
Wicked people » Warned
Wine » Was used » At all feasts and entertainments
Women » Social status of » In persia
false Worship » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
FALSE » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
FALSE » Economy » God's
Brass » Articles made of » Idols
Brass » Made into » Idols
Drunkenness » The wicked addicted to
Drunkenness » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Drunkenness » Instances of » Belshazzar
Entertainments » Often scenes of great intemperance
Feasts » Given by kings
Feasts » Drunkenness at
Gold » Was used for » Idols
Idolatry » Other customs of » Praise
Images » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
Iron » Made into » Idols
Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Idols
King » Belshazzar
Wicked people » Warned
Wine » Was used » At all feasts and entertainments
Women » Social status of » In persia
false Worship » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
FALSE » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
FALSE » Economy » God's
Daniel 5:5 (show verse)
At that moment, humanlike fingers of a hand appeared near the lamp stand of the royal palace and wrote on the plaster of the wall.
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Drunkenness » Instances of » Belshazzar
hands » Parts of, mentioned » The fingers
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Belshazzar
Palace » At babylon
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Time » Computed by » Hours, after the captivity
Walls » Miracles connected with » Handwriting on the wall of belshazzar's palace
Walls » Of houses » Usually plastered
Wicked people » Warned
Women » Social status of » In persia
Drunkenness » Instances of » Belshazzar
hands » Parts of, mentioned » The fingers
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Belshazzar
Palace » At babylon
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Time » Computed by » Hours, after the captivity
Walls » Miracles connected with » Handwriting on the wall of belshazzar's palace
Walls » Of houses » Usually plastered
Wicked people » Warned
Women » Social status of » In persia
Daniel 5:6 (show verse)
While the king watched the back of the hand as it was writing, his facial expression changed. Utterly frightened, he lost control of his own bowels and his knees knocked together.
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Conscience » Guilty » Belshazzar
Conviction » Instances of » Belshazzar, when he "saw the part of the hand that wrote,"
Countenance » Sad
Drunkenness » Instances of » Belshazzar
Fear of God » Guilty
unholy Fear » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Guilty conscience » Belshazzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Wicked people » Warned
Women » Social status of » In persia
Conscience » Guilty » Belshazzar
Conviction » Instances of » Belshazzar, when he "saw the part of the hand that wrote,"
Countenance » Sad
Drunkenness » Instances of » Belshazzar
Fear of God » Guilty
unholy Fear » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Guilty conscience » Belshazzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Wicked people » Warned
Women » Social status of » In persia
Daniel 5:7 (show verse)
The king cried out to bring in enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers. He announced to the advisors of Babylon, "Whoever can read this writing and tell me its meaning will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain placed around his neck, and will become the third highest ruler in the kingdom."
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Chains » Worn » Princes
Chaldeans » Learned and wise men of the east
Clothing » Rich apparel, the wearing of
Colors » Crimson, red, purple, and scarlet, symbols of various ideas » Of royalty
Dress » Clothing » Rich apparel, the wearing of
Dress » Presents made of changes of clothes
Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Scarlet
Magic » Soothsayers
Purple » Rich clothing
Sorcery » Practiced » By belshazzar
Wicked people » Warned
Women » Social status of » In persia
Chains » Worn » Princes
Chaldeans » Learned and wise men of the east
Clothing » Rich apparel, the wearing of
Colors » Crimson, red, purple, and scarlet, symbols of various ideas » Of royalty
Dress » Clothing » Rich apparel, the wearing of
Dress » Presents made of changes of clothes
Garments » Colors of, mentioned » Scarlet
Magic » Soothsayers
Purple » Rich clothing
Sorcery » Practiced » By belshazzar
Wicked people » Warned
Women » Social status of » In persia
Daniel 5:8 (show verse)
Then all the king's advisors came in, but they were unable to read the writing or tell the king what it meant.
Daniel 5:9 (show verse)
So King Belshazzar became even more frightened, and his facial expression showed it. His officials also were thrown into confusion.
Daniel 5:10 (show verse)
Hearing the voices of the king and his officials, the queen entered the banquet hall. "Your majesty, live forever," the queen said. "Don't be frightened by your thoughts or allow your facial expression to show it.
Daniel 5:11 (show verse)
There's a man in your kingdom in whom dwells the spirit of the holy gods. During your grandfather's reign, he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom, like that of the gods. Your grandfather, King Nebuchadnezzar your kingly predecessor appointed him to be chief administrator over the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and astrologers,
Daniel 5:12 (show verse)
because he was found to have an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, and understanding, along with an ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. His name is Daniel, whom the king renamed Belteshazzar. Call for Daniel, and he will reveal the meaning of the writing."
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
Home » Husbands and wives » Wives' counsel, examples of
Influence » Political
Knowledge » God's knowledge of the saints » Intellectual
Knowledge » Knowledge of God is infinite » General references to intellectual
Queen » Counsels the king
Wicked people » Warned
Women » Social status of » In persia
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
Home » Husbands and wives » Wives' counsel, examples of
Influence » Political
Knowledge » God's knowledge of the saints » Intellectual
Knowledge » Knowledge of God is infinite » General references to intellectual
Queen » Counsels the king
Wicked people » Warned
Women » Social status of » In persia
Daniel 5:13 (show verse)
Then Daniel was brought before the king. The king spoke up and told Daniel, "So you are Daniel, one of the Judean exiles whom my grandfather the king brought from Judah!
Daniel 5:14 (show verse)
I've heard about you, that a spirit of the gods is in you and that you have insight, discernment, and extraordinary wisdom.
Daniel 5:15 (show verse)
Take note that the advisors and enchanters were brought before me to read the writing and explain its meaning, but they were unable to do so.
Daniel 5:16 (show verse)
However, I've heard that you can provide meaning and interpretation, and that you can solve difficult problems. If you are able to read the writing and report its meaning, you will be clothed in purple, have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will become the third highest ruler in the kingdom."
Daniel 5:17 (show verse)
At this, Daniel answered, speaking directly to the king, "Let your gifts and rewards be given to someone else. However, I'll read the writing for the king and tell him its meaning.
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Daniel » General references to
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Earthly » Reward » Earthly, a source of temptation
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Reward » Spiritual crowns » Earthly, a source of temptation
Self-denial » Instances of » Daniel, in refusing rewards from belshazzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Unselfishness » Daniel
Unselfishness » Instances of » Daniel
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel » General references to
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Earthly » Reward » Earthly, a source of temptation
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » The incorruptibility of, in refusing gifts
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Reward » Spiritual crowns » Earthly, a source of temptation
Self-denial » Instances of » Daniel, in refusing rewards from belshazzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Unselfishness » Daniel
Unselfishness » Instances of » Daniel
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 5:18 (show verse)
Your majesty, the Most High God gave your grandfather Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty, as well as greatness, glory, and splendor.
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Honour » Examples of » From God
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Honour » Examples of » From God
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 5:19 (show verse)
And because of the greatness that he gave him, all nations, nations, and languages revered and feared him. He executed those whom he desired to execute, he spared those whom he wished to spare, he promoted those whom he desired to promote, and he humbled those whom he wished to humble.
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Government » Monarchical » By nebuchadnezzar
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Government » Monarchical » By nebuchadnezzar
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 5:20 (show verse)
But when he became arrogant and his spirit hardened, he was removed from his royal throne and his glory was taken away from him.
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Hardness (of heart) » Examples of
Heart » The unregenerate » Is worldly
character of the unrenewed Heart » Elated by prosperity
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » Nebuchadnezzar
King » Divinely authorized
Medo-persian kingdom » Babylon taken by the king of
Pride » Exemplified
Pride » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Hardens the mind
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Self-exaltation » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Hardness (of heart) » Examples of
Heart » The unregenerate » Is worldly
character of the unrenewed Heart » Elated by prosperity
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » Nebuchadnezzar
King » Divinely authorized
Medo-persian kingdom » Babylon taken by the king of
Pride » Exemplified
Pride » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride » Hardens the mind
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Prosperity » Perils of » Examples of the evil effects of
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Self-exaltation » Instances of » Nebuchadnezzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 5:21 (show verse)
He was driven away from human society and given the mind of an animal. He lived with wild donkeys, ate grass like cattle, and his body was soaked with dew from the sky until he realized that the Most High God is sovereign over human kingdoms and places over them whomever he desires.
wild Donkey » Inhabits wild and solitary places
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Wicked people » Warned
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Ingratitude to God » Exemplified » Nebuchadnezzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 5:22 (show verse)
"But you, Belshazzar, his grandson, haven't humbled yourself, even though you knew all of this.
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Courageous reformers » Daniel before king belshazzar
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Daniel » Characteristics of » Courage
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Humility » Want of, condemned
Impenitence » Instances of » Belshazzar
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Daniel before king belshazzar
Pride » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Ezra rebukes the people
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Daniel before king belshazzar
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Daniel before king belshazzar
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Daniel before king belshazzar
Reproof » Exemplified » Daniel
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Belshazzar, in drunkenness and committing sacrilege
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Ezra rebukes the people
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Wicked people » Warned
Courageous reformers » Daniel before king belshazzar
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Daniel » Characteristics of » Courage
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Humility » Want of, condemned
Impenitence » Instances of » Belshazzar
Leaders » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Daniel before king belshazzar
Pride » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » Ezra rebukes the people
Courageous reformers » Rebuke sinful rulers » Daniel before king belshazzar
Religious » Reformers courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Daniel before king belshazzar
Religious » Courageous reformers, rebuke sinful rulers » Daniel before king belshazzar
Reproof » Exemplified » Daniel
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Belshazzar, in drunkenness and committing sacrilege
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Ezra rebukes the people
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 5:23 (show verse)
"You've exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. "You've had the vessels from his Temple brought into your presence. "And you, your officials, and your wives and mistresses drank wine from them. "You praised gods of silver, gold, bronze, iron, wood, and stone, which can't see, hear, or demonstrate knowledge. "But you didn't honor God, who holds in his power your very life and all your ways.
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Breath » Of life
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Daniel » Characteristics of » Courage
Glorifying God » Punishment for not
Glorifying God » The wicked averse to
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
God » What is in hand of the lord God
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Heaven » God » Is the lord of
Idolatry » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Idols » Vanity of
Impenitence » Instances of » Belshazzar
Iron » Made into » Idols
Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Idols
King » Belshazzar
natural Life » Is in the hand of God
Pride » Examples of » Belshazzar
Pride » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Reproof » Exemplified » Daniel
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Self-exaltation » Instances of » Belshazzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Wicked people » Warned
false Worship » Idols characterized, as » Vanity of
FALSE » Idols characterized, as » Vanity of
Breath » Of life
Daniel » Jewish captive » Courage and fidelity of
Daniel » Characteristics of » Courage
Glorifying God » Punishment for not
Glorifying God » The wicked averse to
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
God » What is in hand of the lord God
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Heaven » God » Is the lord of
Idolatry » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Idols » Vanity of
Impenitence » Instances of » Belshazzar
Iron » Made into » Idols
Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Idols
King » Belshazzar
natural Life » Is in the hand of God
Pride » Examples of » Belshazzar
Pride » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Reproof » Exemplified » Daniel
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Self-exaltation » Instances of » Belshazzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Wicked people » Warned
false Worship » Idols characterized, as » Vanity of
FALSE » Idols characterized, as » Vanity of
Daniel 5:24 (show verse)
"Therefore, the hand that wrote this inscription was sent from his presence.
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Belshazzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Wicked people » Warned
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Belshazzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Daniel, of belshazzar
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 5:25 (show verse)
This is the written inscription: MENE, MENE, TEKEL AND PARSIN
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Belshazzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Upharsin » Divided
Walls » Miracles connected with » Handwriting on the wall of belshazzar's palace
Wicked people » Warned
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Belshazzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Upharsin » Divided
Walls » Miracles connected with » Handwriting on the wall of belshazzar's palace
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 5:26 (show verse)
These are the meanings of the words: MENE: God has audited your kingdom and has ended it.
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Belshazzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Walls » Miracles connected with » Handwriting on the wall of belshazzar's palace
Wicked people » Warned
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Belshazzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Walls » Miracles connected with » Handwriting on the wall of belshazzar's palace
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 5:27 (show verse)
TEKEL: You've been weighed on the scales and you don't measure up.
Balances » Figurative
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Belshazzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of belshazzar it may be done under the influence of strong drink
Sinners » Sin » Drink
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Walls » Miracles connected with » Handwriting on the wall of belshazzar's palace
Wicked people » Warned
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Belshazzar
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of belshazzar it may be done under the influence of strong drink
Sinners » Sin » Drink
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Walls » Miracles connected with » Handwriting on the wall of belshazzar's palace
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 5:28 (show verse)
PERES: Your kingdom has been divided and will be given to the Medes and Persians."
Abasement » Examples of » Belshazzar
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Belshazzar
Medes » Supremacy of, in the chaldean empire
Persia » Prophecies concerning
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Upharsin » Divided
Walls » Miracles connected with » Handwriting on the wall of belshazzar's palace
Wicked people » Warned
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Belshazzar
Medes » Supremacy of, in the chaldean empire
Persia » Prophecies concerning
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Symbols and similitudes » Handwriting on the wall
Upharsin » Divided
Walls » Miracles connected with » Handwriting on the wall of belshazzar's palace
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 5:29 (show verse)
Then Belshazzar gave orders to clothe Daniel in purple, to place a chain of gold around his neck, and to proclaim him the third highest ruler of the kingdom.
Adorning » Rich apparel » Chains used as ornaments
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Chains » Worn » Princes
Clothing » General references to
Colors » Crimson, red, purple, and scarlet, symbols of various ideas » Of royalty
Daniel » Jewish captive » Promotion and executive authority of
Dress » Clothing » General references to
Exaltation » Of men (promotion) » Examples of earthly
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
Gold » Was used for » Chains
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Belshazzar
Ornaments » Rich apparel » Chains used as ornaments
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Proclamation » Imperial
Promotion » Examples of earthly
Wicked people » Warned
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Chains » Worn » Princes
Clothing » General references to
Colors » Crimson, red, purple, and scarlet, symbols of various ideas » Of royalty
Daniel » Jewish captive » Promotion and executive authority of
Dress » Clothing » General references to
Exaltation » Of men (promotion) » Examples of earthly
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
Gold » Was used for » Chains
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Belshazzar
Ornaments » Rich apparel » Chains used as ornaments
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Proclamation » Imperial
Promotion » Examples of earthly
Wicked people » Warned
Daniel 5:30 (show verse)
That night Belshazzar, king of the Chaldeans, was killed,
Babylon » Destroyed by the medes
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Glorifying God » Punishment for not
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Judgments » Upon individuals--exemplified » Belshazzar
Night » God frequently » Executed his judgments in
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Belshazzar » King of babylon
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Belshazzar
Glorifying God » Punishment for not
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Judgments » Upon individuals--exemplified » Belshazzar
Night » God frequently » Executed his judgments in
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Daniel 5:31 (show verse)
and Darius the Mede took over the kingdom at the age of 62.
Babylon » Destroyed by the medes
Darius » Median king of persia
Darius » The mede, king of persia
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Medes » Supremacy of, in the chaldean empire
Medo-persian kingdom » Babylon taken by the king of
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of, mentioned in scripture » Darius hystaspes
Persia » Darius
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Darius » Median king of persia
Darius » The mede, king of persia
Glory » The reward for not glorifying God
Government » God setting up and removing kings
Medes » Supremacy of, in the chaldean empire
Medo-persian kingdom » Babylon taken by the king of
Medo-persian kingdom » Kings of, mentioned in scripture » Darius hystaspes
Persia » Darius
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride