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Those the king wanted to put to death, he put to death; those he wanted to spare, he spared; those he wanted to promote, he promoted; and those he wanted to humble, he humbled. <a href="/nlt/daniel/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> He made him so great that people of all races and nations and languages trembled before him in fear. He killed those he wanted to kill and spared those he wanted to spare. He honored those he wanted to honor and disgraced those he wanted to disgrace. <a href="/esv/daniel/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> And because of the greatness that he gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. Whom he would, he killed, and whom he would, he kept alive; whom he would, he raised up, and whom he would, he humbled. <a href="/bsb/daniel/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished. <a href="/kjv/daniel/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down. <a href="/nkjv/daniel/5.htm">New King James Version</a> And because of the majesty that He gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. Whomever he wished, he executed; whomever he wished, he kept alive; whomever he wished, he set up; and whomever he wished, he put down. <a href="/nasb_/daniel/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now because of the greatness which He granted him, all the peoples, nations, and populations of all languages trembled and feared in his presence; whomever he wished, he killed, and whomever he wished, he spared alive; and whomever he wished he elevated, and whomever he wished he humbled. <a href="/nasb/daniel/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Because of the grandeur which He bestowed on him, all the peoples, nations and men of every language feared and trembled before him; whomever he wished he killed and whomever he wished he spared alive; and whomever he wished he elevated and whomever he wished he humbled. <a href="/nasb77/daniel/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And because of the grandeur which He bestowed on him, all the peoples, nations, and men of every language feared and trembled before him; whomever he wished he killed, and whomever he wished he spared alive; and whomever he wished he elevated, and whomever he wished he humbled. <a href="/lsb/daniel/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And because of the grandeur which He bestowed on him, all the peoples, nations, and men of every tongue feared and were in dread before him; whomever he wished he killed, and whomever he wished he kept alive, and whomever he wished he raised up, and whomever he wished he made low. <a href="/amp/daniel/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and because of the greatness that He gave him, all the peoples, nations, and speakers of every language trembled and feared him. Whomever he wished he killed, and whomever he wished he kept alive; whomever he wished he promoted and whomever he wished he humbled. <a href="/csb/daniel/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Because of the greatness he gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages were terrified and fearful of him. He killed anyone he wanted and kept alive anyone he wanted; he exalted anyone he wanted and humbled anyone he wanted. <a href="/hcsb/daniel/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Because of the greatness He gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages were terrified and fearful of him. He killed anyone he wanted and kept alive anyone he wanted; he exalted anyone he wanted and humbled anyone he wanted. <a href="/asv/daniel/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> and because of the greatness that he gave him, all the peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew, and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he raised up, and whom he would he put down. <a href="/cev/daniel/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God did such great things for him that people of all nations and races shook with fear. Your father had the power of life or death over everyone, and he could honor or ruin anyone he chose. <a href="/erv/daniel/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> and because of the greatness that he gave him, all the peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew, and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he raised up, and whom he would he put down. <a href="/gwt/daniel/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> People from every province, nation, and language trembled and were terrified by him, because God gave him power. Nebuchadnezzar killed whomever he wanted to kill, and he kept alive whomever he wanted to keep alive. He promoted whomever he wanted to promote, and he demoted whomever he wanted to demote. <a href="/gnt/daniel/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> He was so great that people of all nations, races, and languages were afraid of him and trembled. If he wanted to kill someone, he did; if he wanted to keep someone alive, he did. He honored or disgraced anyone he wanted to. <a href="/isv/daniel/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> And because of the greatness that he gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages revered and feared him. He executed those whom he desired to execute, he spared those whom he wished to spare, he promoted those whom he desired to promote, and he humbled those whom he wished to humble. <a href="/msb/daniel/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished. <a href="/net/daniel/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Due to the greatness that he bestowed on him, all peoples, nations, and language groups were trembling with fear before him. He killed whom he wished, he spared whom he wished, he exalted whom he wished, and he brought low whom he wished. <a href="/nheb/daniel/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And because of the greatness that he gave him, all the peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. Whom he would he killed, and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he raised up, and whom he would he put down. <a href="/wbt/daniel/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down. <a href="/web/daniel/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Because of the greatness that he gave him, all the peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. He killed whom he wanted to, and he kept alive whom he wanted to. He raised up whom he wanted to, and he put down whom he wanted to. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/daniel/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and because of the greatness that He gave to him, all peoples, nations, and languages were trembling and fearing before him: whom he willed he was slaying, and whom he willed he was keeping alive, and whom he willed he was raising up, and whom he willed he was making low; <a href="/ylt/daniel/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and because of the greatness that He gave to him, all peoples, nations, and languages were trembling and fearing before him: whom he willed he was slaying, and whom he willed he was keeping alive, and whom he willed he was raising up, and whom he willed he was making low; <a href="/slt/daniel/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And from the greatness that he gave to him, all peoples, nations and tongues, were trembling and fearing from before him: whom he was willing he killed; and whom he was willing, he was saving alive; and whom be was willing, he was setting up; and whom he willed he was humbling.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/daniel/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And for the greatness that he gave to him, all people, tribes, and languages trembled, and were afraid of him: whom he would, he slew: and whom he would, he destroyed: and whom he would, he set up: and whom he would, he brought down. <a href="/cpdv/daniel/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And because of the greatness that he gave to him, all peoples, tribes, and languages trembled and were afraid of him. Whomever he wished, he put to death; and whomever he wished, he destroyed; and whomever he wished, he exalted; and whomever he wished, he lowered. <a href="/nabre/daniel/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Because he made him so great, the nations and peoples of every language dreaded and feared him. Whomever he willed, he would kill or let live; whomever he willed, he would exalt or humble. <a href="/nrsvce/daniel/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And because of the greatness that he gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him. He killed those he wanted to kill, kept alive those he wanted to keep alive, honored those he wanted to honor, and degraded those he wanted to degrade.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/daniel/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And because of the greatness that he gave him, all peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him; for whom he would he slew, and whom he would he kept alive, and whom he would he promoted, and whom he would he humbled. <a href="/hpbt/daniel/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And from the greatness that he had given to him, all the nations and peoples and languages were shaken and afraid before him. He killed those whom he wished, and those whom he wished he let live, and whom he wished, he exalted, and whom he wished, he put down<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/daniel/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and because of the greatness that He gave him, all the peoples, nations, and languages trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew, and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he raised up, and whom he would he put down. <a href="/sep/daniel/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> and by reason of the majesty which he gave to him, all nations, tribes, and languages trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he smote; and whom he would he exalted; and whom he would he abased. <a href="/parallel/daniel/5-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=1950" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/daniel/5.htm">Daniel Interprets the Handwriting</a> …18As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor. 19<a href="/hebrew/4481.htm" title="4481: ū·min- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than. (Aramaic) corresponding to min.">Because of</a> <a href="/hebrew/7238.htm" title="7238: rə·ḇū·ṯā (N-fsd) -- Greatness. (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to rabah; increase (of dignity).">the greatness</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3052.htm" title="3052: yə·haḇ- (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give. (Aramaic) corresponding to yahab; -deliver, give, lay, + prolong, pay, yield.">He bestowed</a> <a href="/hebrew/lêh (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">on him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5972.htm" title="5972: ‘am·may·yā (N-mpd) -- People. (Aramaic) corresponding to am.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3606.htm" title="3606: kōl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. (Aramaic) corresponding to kol.">of every</a> <a href="/hebrew/524.htm" title="524: ’u·may·yā (N-fpd) -- A nation. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'ummah.">nation</a> <a href="/hebrew/3961.htm" title="3961: wə·liš·šā·nay·yā (Conj-w:: N-mpd) -- Tongue. (Aramaic) corresponding to lashown; speech, i.e. A nation.">and language</a> <a href="/hebrew/1934.htm" title="1934: hă·wōw (V-Qal-Perf-3mp) -- To become, come to pass, be. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2112.htm" title="2112: zå̄·ʾă·ʿīn (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To tremble. (Aramaic) corresponding to zuwa'; to shake (with fear).">trembled</a> <a href="/hebrew/1763.htm" title="1763: wə·ḏā·ḥă·lîn (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To fear. (Aramaic) corresponding to zachal; to slink, i.e. (by implication) to fear, or (causatively) be formidable.">in fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/4481.htm" title="4481: min- (Prep) -- From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than. (Aramaic) corresponding to min.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/6925.htm" title="6925: qo·ḏā·mō·w·hî (Prep:: 3ms) -- Before. (Aramaic) or qdam (Aramaic) (Daniel 7:13); corresponding to qedem; before.">him.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1934.htm" title="1934: hă·wā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To become, come to pass, be. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/6992.htm" title="6992: qā·ṭêl (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To slay. (Aramaic) corresponding to qatal; to kill.">killed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/1934.htm" title="1934: hă·wāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To become, come to pass, be. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/6634.htm" title="6634: ṣā·ḇê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be inclined, desire, be pleased. (Aramaic) corresponding to pithrown in the figurative sense of summoning one's wishes; to please.">wished</a> <a href="/hebrew/2418.htm" title="2418: ma·ḥê (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To live. (Aramaic) or chayah (Aramaic); corresponding to chayah; to live.">and kept alive</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: wə·ḏî- (Conj-w:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/1934.htm" title="1934: hă·wāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To become, come to pass, be. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/6634.htm" title="6634: ṣā·ḇê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be inclined, desire, be pleased. (Aramaic) corresponding to pithrown in the figurative sense of summoning one's wishes; to please.">wished;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1934.htm" title="1934: hă·wāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To become, come to pass, be. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7313.htm" title="7313: mā·rîm (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To rise. (Aramaic) corresponding to ruwm; (figuratively only).">he exalted</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: wə·ḏî- (Conj-w:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/1934.htm" title="1934: hă·wāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To become, come to pass, be. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/6634.htm" title="6634: ṣā·ḇê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be inclined, desire, be pleased. (Aramaic) corresponding to pithrown in the figurative sense of summoning one's wishes; to please.">wished</a> <a href="/hebrew/1934.htm" title="1934: hă·wāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To become, come to pass, be. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8214.htm" title="8214: maš·pîl (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be low. (Aramaic) corresponding to shaphel.">and humbled</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: wə·ḏî- (Conj-w:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/1934.htm" title="1934: hă·wāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To become, come to pass, be. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/6634.htm" title="6634: ṣā·ḇê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be inclined, desire, be pleased. (Aramaic) corresponding to pithrown in the figurative sense of summoning one's wishes; to please.">wished.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1934.htm" title="1934: hă·wāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To become, come to pass, be. "></a> 20But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/daniel/4-22.htm">Daniel 4:22</a> you, O king, are that tree! For you have become great and strong; your greatness has grown to reach the sky, and your dominion extends to the ends of the earth. <a href="/daniel/2-37.htm">Daniel 2:37-38</a> You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given sovereignty, power, strength, and glory. / Wherever the sons of men or beasts of the field or birds of the air dwell, He has given them into your hand and has made you ruler over them all. You are that head of gold. <a href="/jeremiah/27-5.htm">Jeremiah 27:5-7</a> By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please. / So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. / All nations will serve him and his son and grandson, until the time of his own land comes; then many nations and great kings will enslave him. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-23.htm">2 Chronicles 36:23</a> “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’” <a href="/ezekiel/26-7.htm">Ezekiel 26:7</a> For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I will bring against Tyre from the north Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings, with horses and chariots, with cavalry and a great company of troops. <a href="/isaiah/45-1.htm">Isaiah 45:1-3</a> This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: / “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. / I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. <a href="/jeremiah/25-9.htm">Jeremiah 25:9</a> behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation. <a href="/habakkuk/1-6.htm">Habakkuk 1:6-7</a> For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own. / They are dreaded and feared; from themselves they derive justice and sovereignty. <a href="/isaiah/14-4.htm">Isaiah 14:4-6</a> you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended! / The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers. / It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution. <a href="/jeremiah/51-20.htm">Jeremiah 51:20-23</a> “You are My war club, My weapon for battle. With you I shatter nations; with you I bring kingdoms to ruin. / With you I shatter the horse and rider; with you I shatter the chariot and driver. / With you I shatter man and woman; with you I shatter the old man and the youth; with you I shatter the young man and the maiden. ... <a href="/revelation/17-12.htm">Revelation 17:12-13</a> The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast. / These kings have one purpose: to yield their power and authority to the beast. <a href="/revelation/13-7.htm">Revelation 13:7</a> Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation. <a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a> And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a> Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. <a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1</a> Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.that he.<a href="/daniel/3-4.htm">Daniel 3:4</a> Then an herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, O people, nations, and languages,<a href="/daniel/4-22.htm">Daniel 4:22</a> It is thou, O king, that art grown and become strong: for thy greatness is grown, and reacheth unto heaven, and thy dominion to the end of the earth.<a href="/jeremiah/25-9.htm">Jeremiah 25:9</a> Behold, I will send and take all the families of the north, saith the LORD, and Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant, and will bring them against this land, and against the inhabitants thereof, and against all these nations round about, and will utterly destroy them, and make them an astonishment, and an hissing, and perpetual desolations.whom he would he slew.<a href="/daniel/2-12.htm">Daniel 2:12,13</a> For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon… <a href="/daniel/3-6.htm">Daniel 3:6,20,29</a> And whoso falleth not down and worshippeth shall the same hour be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace… <a href="/proverbs/16-14.htm">Proverbs 16:14</a> The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/37-6.htm">Alive</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-7.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-5.htm">Dreaded</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-2.htm">Elevated</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-7.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/daniel/5-18.htm">Grandeur</a> <a href="/daniel/5-18.htm">Greatness</a> <a href="/daniel/5-18.htm">High</a> <a href="/daniel/4-5.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/daniel/3-22.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/daniel/4-1.htm">Languages</a> <a href="/daniel/5-18.htm">Majesty</a> <a href="/daniel/4-1.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/daniel/4-35.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-24.htm">Position</a> <a href="/daniel/3-18.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/daniel/3-22.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-17.htm">Spared</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-16.htm">Trembled</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-5.htm">Whomever</a> <a href="/job/9-3.htm">Wished</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/zechariah/13-8.htm">Alive</a> <a href="/matthew/19-11.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-7.htm">Dreaded</a> <a href="/acts/12-21.htm">Elevated</a> <a href="/hosea/10-3.htm">Feared</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">Grandeur</a> <a href="/daniel/7-27.htm">Greatness</a> <a href="/daniel/5-20.htm">High</a> <a href="/daniel/5-22.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/hosea/6-5.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/daniel/6-25.htm">Languages</a> <a href="/daniel/11-21.htm">Majesty</a> <a href="/daniel/6-25.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/daniel/6-25.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/daniel/11-1.htm">Position</a> <a href="/daniel/7-5.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/matthew/2-16.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/mark/14-35.htm">Spared</a> <a href="/hosea/13-1.htm">Trembled</a> <a href="/matthew/21-44.htm">Whomever</a> <a href="/jonah/4-8.htm">Wished</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 5</div>1. <a href="/daniel/5-1.htm">Belshazzar's impious feast.</a> 5. <a href="/daniel/5-5.htm">A hand-writing unknown to the magicians, troubles the king.</a> 10. <a href="/daniel/5-10.htm">At the commendation of the queen Daniel is brought.</a> 17. <a href="/daniel/5-17.htm">He, reproving the king of pride and idolatry,</a> 25. <a href="/daniel/5-25.htm">reads and interprets the writing.</a> 30. <a href="/daniel/5-30.htm">The monarchy is translated to the Medes</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "He" refers to God, who granted Nebuchadnezzar his greatness. This reflects the biblical theme that all authority is ultimately given by God (<a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1</a>). Nebuchadnezzar's greatness was not due to his own merit but was a part of God's plan, as seen in <a href="/daniel/2-37.htm">Daniel 2:37-38</a>, where Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar's dream and acknowledges that God has given him dominion.the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him This phrase underscores the vastness of Nebuchadnezzar's empire, which included diverse nations and languages. The Babylonian Empire was known for its extensive reach, encompassing much of the known world at the time. The fear and trembling indicate the absolute power and control he wielded, reminiscent of the fear of God described in other scriptures (e.g., <a href="/psalms/2-11.htm">Psalm 2:11</a>). This also foreshadows the universal reign of Christ, where every knee will bow (<a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10</a>).He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished This phrase illustrates the absolute authority Nebuchadnezzar had over life and death, a power that was often abused by ancient monarchs. This mirrors the authority of God, who alone has the ultimate power over life and death (<a href="/deuteronomy/32-39.htm">Deuteronomy 32:39</a>). The king's power is a stark contrast to the righteous judgment of God, who is just and merciful.he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished This phrase reflects the king's control over the social and political status of individuals within his realm. It parallels the biblical principle that God exalts the humble and humbles the proud (<a href="/james/4-10.htm">James 4:10</a>, <a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">1 Peter 5:6</a>). Nebuchadnezzar's actions serve as a reminder of the temporary nature of human power and the ultimate authority of God, who alone determines the rise and fall of leaders (<a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a>). This also prefigures the work of Christ, who humbles Himself to exalt humanity (<a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/belshazzar.htm">Belshazzar</a> The king of Babylon during the events of <a href="/bsb/daniel/5.htm">Daniel 5</a>. He is the one who experiences the writing on the wall and is ultimately judged by God. 2. <a href="/topical/n/nebuchadnezzar.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a> The former king of Babylon, referenced in this verse as having been given great power and authority by God. His reign is characterized by both his pride and his eventual humbling by God. 3. <a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a> The empire over which Nebuchadnezzar and later Belshazzar ruled. It was a center of power and influence in the ancient world. 4. <a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a> A prophet and servant of God who interprets the writing on the wall for Belshazzar. He serves as a key figure in the account, demonstrating wisdom and faithfulness. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_writing_on_the_wall.htm">The Writing on the Wall</a> A divine message written by a mysterious hand during Belshazzar's feast, interpreted by Daniel as a judgment against Belshazzar.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a> God is the ultimate authority over all earthly powers. He bestows authority and can remove it according to His will. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a> Like Nebuchadnezzar, leaders and individuals must guard against pride. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. <a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord.htm">The Fear of the Lord</a> True reverence and fear should be directed towards God, not human rulers. Earthly power is temporary, but God's authority is eternal. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_god's_servants.htm">The Role of God's Servants</a> Daniel's faithfulness and wisdom serve as a model for believers. We are called to be faithful witnesses in a world that often opposes God's truth. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_accountability.htm">Judgment and Accountability</a> Belshazzar's account reminds us that all are accountable to God. We must live with an awareness of His coming judgment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 5</a> <a href="/q/who_is_angel_moroni.htm">What does the Bible say about Babylon?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_judah_in_the_bible.htm">Is the Corporate Confession of Sin biblically supported?</a> <a href="/q/does_jer_27_7_contradict_other_prophecies.htm">Does Jeremiah 27:7 contradict other biblical prophecies by suggesting a succession of Babylonian kings long after Nebuchadnezzar?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_14_align_with_babylon's_fall.htm">How can Isaiah 14:4-23 be reconciled with historical records of Babylon's downfall, since some details seem unverified by archaeology?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/daniel/5-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Because of וּמִן־ (ū·min-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4481.htm">Strong's 4481: </a> From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than the greatness רְבוּתָא֙ (rə·ḇū·ṯā) Noun - feminine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7238.htm">Strong's 7238: </a> Greatness that דִּ֣י (dî) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because He bestowed יְהַב־ (yə·haḇ-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3052.htm">Strong's 3052: </a> To give, to put, imperatively, come on him, לֵ֔הּ (lêh) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> all כֹּ֣ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3606.htm">Strong's 3606: </a> The whole, all, any, every peoples, עַֽמְמַיָּ֗א (‘am·may·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5972.htm">Strong's 5972: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock nations, אֻמַיָּא֙ (’u·may·yā) Noun - feminine plural determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_524.htm">Strong's 524: </a> A collection, community of persons and [men of every] language וְלִשָּׁ֣נַיָּ֔א (wə·liš·šā·nay·yā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3961.htm">Strong's 3961: </a> Speech, a nation trembled הֲו֛וֹ (hă·wōw) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1934.htm">Strong's 1934: </a> To become, come to pass, be in fear וְדָחֲלִ֖ין (wə·ḏā·ḥă·lîn) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1763.htm">Strong's 1763: </a> To slink, to fear, be formidable before him. קֳדָמ֑וֹהִי (qo·ḏā·mō·w·hî) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6925.htm">Strong's 6925: </a> Before He killed קָטֵ֗ל (qā·ṭêl) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6992.htm">Strong's 6992: </a> To kill whom he wished צָבֵ֜א (ṣā·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6634.htm">Strong's 6634: </a> To be inclined, desire, be pleased and kept alive מַחֵ֔א (ma·ḥê) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2418.htm">Strong's 2418: </a> To live whom דִּֽי־ (dî-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because he wished; צָבֵא֙ (ṣā·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6634.htm">Strong's 6634: </a> To be inclined, desire, be pleased he exalted מָרִ֔ים (mā·rîm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7313.htm">Strong's 7313: </a> To be high, to rise, raise whom וְדִֽי־ (wə·ḏî-) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because he wished צָבֵא֙ (ṣā·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6634.htm">Strong's 6634: </a> To be inclined, desire, be pleased and humbled מַשְׁפִּֽיל׃ (maš·pîl) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8214.htm">Strong's 8214: </a> To depress, sink whom וְדִֽי־ (wə·ḏî-) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because he wished. צָבֵ֖א (ṣā·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6634.htm">Strong's 6634: </a> To be inclined, desire, be pleased <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/5-19.htm">Daniel 5:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/daniel/5-19.htm">Daniel 5:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/daniel/5-19.htm">Daniel 5:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/daniel/5-19.htm">Daniel 5:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/daniel/5-19.htm">Daniel 5:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/5-19.htm">Daniel 5:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/5-19.htm">Daniel 5:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/5-19.htm">Daniel 5:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/5-19.htm">Daniel 5:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/daniel/5-19.htm">Daniel 5:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/daniel/5-19.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 5:19 And because of the greatness that he (Dan. 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