Daniel 5:14
"Then Daniel was brought in before the king. The king spoke and said to Daniel, “Are you that Daniel of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Judah?"
Key Reflection
King Belshazzar summons Daniel to his presence, recognizing him as the prophet who was brought from Judah by his father, King Nebuchadnezzar. The original audience would have been familiar with the historical context of the Babylonian exile, understanding that Daniel's status and reputation had carried through generations, making him a notable figure even in the court of Belshazzar.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes