Daniel 5:13

"because an excellent spirit, knowledge, understanding, interpreting of dreams, showing of dark sentences, and dissolving of doubts were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.”"

Key Reflection

This passage highlights Daniel's exceptional spiritual gifts and wisdom, which the king recognizes as divine in origin. By calling upon Daniel to interpret the mysterious writing on the wall, the king acknowledges not just Daniel's intellectual prowess but also his role as a channel of divine insight.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Then was Daniel brought in before the king -From this it is clear that he lived in Babylon, though in comparative obscurity. It would seem to be not improbable that he was still known to the queen-mother, who, perhaps, kept up an acquaintance with him on account of his former services. Art thou that Daniel -This is a clear proof that Belshazzar was not acquainted personally with him. See the note atDaniel 5:11. Which art of the children of the captivity of Judah -Belonging to those of Judah, or those Jews who were made captives, and who reside in Babylon. See the notes atDaniel 1:3.

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