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Daniel 5:11 · KJV

"There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king, I say, thy father, made master of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;"

King James Version

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Passage Context

9Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance was changed in him, and his lords were astonied.
10Now the queen, by reason of the words of the king and his lords, came into the banquet house: and the queen spake and said, O king, live for ever: let not thy thoughts trouble thee, nor let thy countenance be changed:
11There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king, I say, thy father, made master of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;
12Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation.
13Then was Daniel brought in before the king. And the king spake and said unto Daniel, Art thou that Daniel, which art of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Jewry?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you recognize wisdom in others?

2

What qualities do you admire in a leader?

3

When have you been guided by someone else's wisdom?

Life Application

leadership

Look for and cultivate wisdom in your own leadership roles.

mentorship

Seek mentors who embody the qualities you admire.

People in This Verse

DanielOT

A young Hebrew captive known for his wisdom and faithfulness to God. He became a key advisor in the Babylonian court.

First appearance: Daniel 1:6

Places in This Verse

Babylon(Hillah, Iraq today)

Babylon was a major city of ancient Mesopotamia, known for its impressive architecture and as a center of culture and power.

Connection to Jesus

character of jesus

Daniel's wisdom and understanding reflect the divine wisdom found in Jesus, who is often referred to as the embodiment of wisdom.

See also: 1 Corinthians 1:24

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