Daniel 5:29

"PERES: your kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.”"

Key Reflection

The phrase "PERES: your kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians” signifies that Belshazzar’s kingdom will be split and transferred to the Medes and Persians, highlighting divine judgment on Babylon's pride and corruption. This event marks a significant turning point in the geopolitical landscape of the ancient Near East, foreshadowing the fulfillment of Daniel's earlier prophecies about the rise of these empires.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Then commanded Belshazzar -In compliance with his promise,Daniel 5:16. Though the interpretation had been so fearful in its import, and though Daniel had been so plain and faithful with him, yet he did not hesitate to fulfill his promise. It is a remarkable instance of the result of fidelity, that a proud monarch should have received such a reproof, and such a prediction in this manner, and it is an encouragement to us to do our duty, and to state the truth plainly to wicked men. Their own consciences testify to them that it is the truth, and they will see the truth so clearly that they cannot deny it. And they clothed Daniel with scarlet ...

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