Daniel 5:11 meaning
In ancient Babylon, Belshazzar's reign was marked by opulence and disregard for the divine. Within a context of feasting and idol worship, his actions led to a crisis when a mysterious handwriting appeared on the wall, prompting a desperate search for interpretation. It was then that the queen mother reminded Belshazzar of Daniel, a man of profound wisdom and divine insight, previously esteemed in Nebuchadnezzar's court. The king's willingness to acknowledge this forgotten prophet underscores the transition often seen before divine judgment—recognition of true authority only after worldly wisdom fails. As noted in Tough Topics, such moments emphasize the futility of turning to God only when all else fails, a pattern as relevant today as it was in ancient Babylon.
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Deeper Commentary Covering this Verse:
- Daniel 5:10-12 meaning. The Queen arrives and reminds Belshazzar of Daniel, who was famous for having insight and godly wisdom. Daniel can help in this situation, because he always accurately interpreted the dreams of Nebuchadnezzar.
Other Relevant Commentaries:
- Hosea 12:7-11 meaning. The LORD exposes Israel's wickedness, where a pagan culture of deception and violence had taken the place of God's command to love and respect their neighbors. Israel had great materialistic pride, and arrogantly practiced religious worship to God while blatantly disobeying His commands. For their disobedience, God will send His people to exile and destroy their altars because they have failed to listen to His prophets and repent of their wicked ways.
- Exodus 31:1-11 meaning. The LORD specifies which Israelites were to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings.
- Zechariah 9:11-13 meaning. The LORD announces His plan to free Zion’s captives to fulfill His promise to her. He urges them to return home because He will give them a double blessing and use them to defeat Greece.
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