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Daniel 5:7 Β· KJV

"The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. And the king spake, and said to the wise men of Babylon, Whosoever shall read this writing, and shew me the interpretation thereof, shall be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about his neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom."

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Passage Context

5In the same hour came forth fingers of a man's hand, and wrote over against the candlestick upon the plaister of the wall of the king's palace: and the king saw the part of the hand that wrote.
6Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another.
7The king cried aloud to bring in the astrologers, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. And the king spake, and said to the wise men of Babylon, Whosoever shall read this writing, and shew me the interpretation thereof, shall be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about his neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom.
8Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof.
9Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance was changed in him, and his lords were astonied.

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Reflection Questions

1

What do you do when you seek answers in confusion?

2

How do you value the wisdom of others in your life?

3

When have you relied on external sources for guidance?

Life Application

wisdom

Seek wise counsel from trusted mentors when facing difficult decisions.

patience

Practice patience and wait for clarity before acting on confusion.

People in This Verse

BelshazzarOT

The last king of Babylon, known for his arrogance and disregard for God. His actions lead to the fall of Babylon and divine judgment.

First appearance: Daniel 5:1

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.

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