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href="/bsb/daniel/5.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/daniel/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220But you, Belshazzar, his son, have not humbled yourself, though you knew all this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/daniel/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“You are his successor, O Belshazzar, and you knew all this, yet you have not humbled yourself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/daniel/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And you his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you knew all this,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/daniel/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/daniel/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thine heart, though thou knewest all this;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/daniel/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“But you his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, although you knew all this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/daniel/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet you, his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/daniel/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Yet you, his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/daniel/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Yet you, his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/daniel/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yet you, his son, Belshazzar, have not made your heart lowly, even though you knew all this,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/daniel/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And you, his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart (mind), even though you knew all this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/daniel/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“But you his successor, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/daniel/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But you his successor, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/daniel/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thy heart, though thou knewest all this,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/daniel/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />King Belshazzar, you knew all of this, but you still refused to honor the Lord who rules from heaven. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/daniel/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thine heart, though thou knewest all this;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/daniel/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Belshazzar, you are one of Nebuchadnezzar's successors. You didn't remain humble, even though you knew all this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/daniel/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"But you, his son, have not humbled yourself, even though you knew all this. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/daniel/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"But you, Belshazzar, his grandson, haven't humbled yourself, even though you knew all of this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/daniel/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/daniel/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"But you, his son Belshazzar, have not humbled yourself, although you knew all this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/daniel/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you knew all this,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/daniel/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thy heart, though thou knewest all this;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/daniel/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“You, his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you knew all this, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/daniel/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And you, his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though all this you have known;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/daniel/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And thou, his son, Belshazzar, hast not humbled thy heart, though all this thou hast known;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/daniel/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And thou his son, O Belshazzar, didst not humble thy heart because that thou knewest all this;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/daniel/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou also his son, O Baltasar, hast not humbled thy heart, whereas thou knewest all these things: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/daniel/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Likewise, you, his son Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you knew all these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/daniel/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You, his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you knew all this;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/daniel/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And you, Belshazzar his son, have not humbled your heart, even though you knew all this!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/daniel/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you knew all these things;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/daniel/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And you, his son, Beltshatsar, you have not humbled your heart while you have known all these things<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/daniel/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thy heart, though thou knewest all this;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/daniel/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And thou accordingly, his son, O Baltasar, has not humbled thine heart before God: knowest thou not all this?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/daniel/5-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/shUZJK-vYxI?start=2001" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/daniel/5.htm">Daniel Interprets the Handwriting</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>He was driven away from mankind, and his mind was like that of a beast. He lived with the wild donkeys and ate grass like an ox, and his body was drenched with the dew of heaven until he acknowledged that the Most High God rules over the kingdom of mankind, setting over it whom He wishes. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/607.htm" title="607: wə·ʾan·tå̄h (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (sing.). (Aramaic) corresponding to 'attah; thou.">But you</a> <a href="/hebrew/1247.htm" title="1247: bə·rêh (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. (Aramaic) corresponding to ben; a son, grandson, etc.">his son,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1113.htm" title="1113: bê·lə·šaṣ·ṣar (N-proper-ms) -- A Bab. king. (Aramaic) corresponding to Belsha'tstsar.">O Belshazzar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3809.htm" title="3809: lā (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. (Aramaic) or lah (Aramaic) (Dan. 4:32); corresponding to lo'.">have not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8214.htm" title="8214: haš·pê·lət (V-Hifil-Perf-2ms) -- To be low. (Aramaic) corresponding to shaphel.">humbled</a> <a href="/hebrew/3825.htm" title="3825: liḇ·ḇāḵ (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Heart. (Aramaic) corresponding to lebab.">your heart,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6903.htm" title="6903: qo·ḇêl (Prep) -- (Aramaic) or qobel (Aramaic); (corresponding to qabal; in front of; usually on account of, so as, since, hence.">even though</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3606.htm" title="3606: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. (Aramaic) corresponding to kol."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3046.htm" title="3046: yə·ḏa‘·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To know. (Aramaic) corresponding to yada'.">you knew</a> <a href="/hebrew/3606.htm" title="3606: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. (Aramaic) corresponding to kol.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1836.htm" title="1836: də·nāh (Pro-ms) -- This. (Aramaic) an orthographical variation of dek; this.">this.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>Instead, you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. The vessels from His house were brought to you, and as you drank wine from them with your nobles, wives, and concubines, you praised your gods of silver and gold, bronze and iron, wood and stone, which cannot see or hear or understand. But you have failed to glorify the God who holds in His hand your very breath and all your ways.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-30.htm">Daniel 4:30-31</a></span><br />the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?” / While the words were still in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven: “It is decreed to you, King Nebuchadnezzar, that the kingdom has departed from you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a></span><br />Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-12.htm">2 Chronicles 33:12-13</a></span><br />And in his distress, Manasseh sought the favor of the LORD his God and earnestly humbled himself before the God of his fathers. / And when he prayed to Him, the LORD received his plea and heard his petition. So He brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-11.htm">Isaiah 13:11</a></span><br />I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-31.htm">Jeremiah 50:31-32</a></span><br />“Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, “for your day has come, the time when I will punish you. / The arrogant one will stumble and fall with no one to pick him up. And I will kindle a fire in his cities to consume all those around him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/28-2.htm">Ezekiel 28:2</a></span><br />“Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-3.htm">1 Samuel 2:3</a></span><br />Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/10-4.htm">Psalm 10:4</a></span><br />In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Isaiah 2:11-12</a></span><br />The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/obadiah/1-3.htm">Obadiah 1:3-4</a></span><br />The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47-48</a></span><br />That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. / But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-21.htm">Romans 1:21-22</a></span><br />For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Acts 17:30-31</a></span><br />Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. / For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart, though you knew all this;</p><p class="hdg">thou.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/5-18.htm">Daniel 5:18</a></b></br> O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-46.htm">Psalm 119:46</a></b></br> I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/14-4.htm">Matthew 14:4</a></b></br> For John said unto him, It is not lawful for thee to have her.</p><p class="hdg">his son.</p><p class="hdg">hast.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/10-3.htm">Exodus 10:3</a></b></br> And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/33-23.htm">2 Chronicles 33:23</a></b></br> And humbled not himself before the LORD, as Manasseh his father had humbled himself; but Amon trespassed more and more.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/36-12.htm">2 Chronicles 36:12</a></b></br> And he did <i>that which was</i> evil in the sight of the LORD his God, <i>and</i> humbled not himself before Jeremiah the prophet <i>speaking</i> from the mouth of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">though.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47</a></b></br> And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not <i>himself</i>, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many <i>stripes</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/13-17.htm">John 13:17</a></b></br> If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6,17</a></b></br> But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/35-10.htm">Although</a> <a href="/daniel/5-9.htm">Belshazzar</a> <a href="/daniel/5-9.htm">Belshaz'zar</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-17.htm">Free</a> <a href="/daniel/5-21.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/ezekiel/22-11.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/daniel/5-19.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-8.htm">Knewest</a> <a href="/daniel/5-20.htm">Pride</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/daniel/8-22.htm">Although</a> <a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Belshazzar</a> <a href="/daniel/5-29.htm">Belshaz'zar</a> <a href="/daniel/6-27.htm">Free</a> <a href="/daniel/6-14.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/daniel/10-12.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/daniel/6-27.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/matthew/25-26.htm">Knewest</a> <a href="/daniel/8-23.htm">Pride</a><div class="vheading2">Daniel 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/5-1.htm">Belshazzar's impious feast.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/5-5.htm">A hand-writing unknown to the magicians, troubles the king.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/5-10.htm">At the commendation of the queen Daniel is brought.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/5-17.htm">He, reproving the king of pride and idolatry,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/5-25.htm">reads and interprets the writing.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/daniel/5-30.htm">The monarchy is translated to the Medes</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/daniel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/daniel/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But you his son, O Belshazzar</b><br>Belshazzar is identified as the son of Nebuchadnezzar, though historically he was the son of Nabonidus. In ancient Near Eastern texts, "son" can also mean "successor" or "descendant." This reflects the biblical practice of using familial terms to denote lineage or succession. Belshazzar was a co-regent with his father Nabonidus, ruling Babylon during his father's absence. This context is crucial for understanding the political and familial dynamics at play.<p><b>have not humbled your heart</b><br>The concept of humility is central to the biblical narrative, especially in relation to God’s sovereignty. Belshazzar's failure to humble himself is contrasted with Nebuchadnezzar's eventual humility after his period of madness (Daniel 4). Humility before God is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in figures like Moses (<a href="/numbers/12-3.htm">Numbers 12:3</a>) and Jesus (<a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8</a>). Belshazzar's pride is a direct affront to God, echoing the pride of other biblical figures who faced divine judgment.<p><b>even though you knew all this</b><br>Belshazzar was aware of the events that transpired with Nebuchadnezzar, including his humbling experience and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. This phrase underscores the theme of accountability and the importance of learning from the past. The biblical narrative often emphasizes the responsibility of leaders to heed divine warnings, as seen in the stories of Pharaoh (Exodus 7-11) and the kings of Israel and Judah. Belshazzar's knowledge of these events makes his actions more culpable, highlighting the biblical principle that greater knowledge brings greater responsibility (<a href="/luke/12-48.htm">Luke 12:48</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/belshazzar.htm">Belshazzar</a></b><br>The last king of Babylon, known for his pride and defiance against God. He is the central figure in this chapter, where he fails to learn from the past mistakes of his predecessor, Nebuchadnezzar.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/daniel.htm">Daniel</a></b><br>A prophet and servant of God who interprets the writing on the wall for Belshazzar. He serves as a voice of truth and judgment in the Babylonian court.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/nebuchadnezzar.htm">Nebuchadnezzar</a></b><br>The former king of Babylon, who was humbled by God due to his pride. His account serves as a warning to Belshazzar.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>The setting of this event, a powerful empire known for its wealth and idolatry, which ultimately falls due to its leaders' arrogance and disobedience to God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_writing_on_the_wall.htm">The Writing on the Wall</a></b><br>A divine message of judgment against Belshazzar, symbolizing the imminent fall of Babylon due to the king's pride and failure to honor God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride.htm">The Danger of Pride</a></b><br>Belshazzar's account is a stark reminder of how pride can lead to downfall. We must guard our hearts against arrogance and self-reliance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/learning_from_the_past.htm">Learning from the Past</a></b><br>Belshazzar had the opportunity to learn from Nebuchadnezzar's mistakes but chose not to. We should heed the lessons from history and Scripture to avoid repeating the same errors.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility.htm">The Importance of Humility</a></b><br>Humility is a key virtue in the Christian life. By humbling ourselves before God, we align with His will and receive His grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty and Judgment</a></b><br>God's judgment on Belshazzar demonstrates His sovereignty over nations and leaders. We must recognize God's authority and live in obedience to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_god's_messengers.htm">The Role of God's Messengers</a></b><br>Daniel's role as a truth-teller in a corrupt environment encourages us to stand firm in our faith and speak God's truth, even when it is unpopular.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_daniel_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Daniel 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'raise_him_up'.htm">How can I engage in a guided Christian prayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doesn't_belshazzar_know_daniel.htm">Why is Daniel unknown to Belshazzar (Daniel 5:7–13) despite his prominent role under Nebuchadnezzar described in earlier chapters?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_use_evil_for_judgment,_god.htm">If God is “too pure to look on evil” (Habakkuk 1:13), why does He use a ruthless nation as His instrument of judgment? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_non-theistic_societies_thrive.htm">Psalm 33:12 says a nation is blessed when it worships the Lord; why, then, do many non-theistic societies thrive, while some religious nations struggle? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/daniel/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) <span class= "bld">Though thou knewest.--</span>The whole history of Nebuchadnezzar was known to Belshazzar. He had not, however, learned the moral lesson conveyed by it. He was therefore doubly guilty in the sight of God, because his blasphemy was wilful.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/daniel/5-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But you</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַ֤נְתְּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ant)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_607.htm">Strong's 607: </a> </span><span class="str2">You </span><br /><br /><span class="word">his son,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרֵהּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1247.htm">Strong's 1247: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son, grandson</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O Belshazzar,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּלְשַׁאצַּ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(bê·lə·šaṣ·ṣar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1113.htm">Strong's 1113: </a> </span><span class="str2">Belshazzar -- a Babylonian king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have not</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3809.htm">Strong's 3809: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">humbled</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְׁפֵּ֖לְתְּ</span> <span class="translit">(haš·pê·lət)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8214.htm">Strong's 8214: </a> </span><span class="str2">To depress, sink</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your heart,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְבָ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·ḇāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart</span><br /><br /><span class="word">even though</span><br /><span class="heb">קֳבֵ֕ל</span> <span class="translit">(qo·ḇêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6903.htm">Strong's 6903: </a> </span><span class="str2">In front of, before, because of, because that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you knew</span><br /><span class="heb">יְדַֽעְתָּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḏa‘·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3046.htm">Strong's 3046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3606.htm">Strong's 3606: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this.</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּנָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(də·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1836.htm">Strong's 1836: </a> </span><span class="str2">This</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/daniel/5-22.htm">Daniel 5:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/daniel/5-22.htm">Daniel 5:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/daniel/5-22.htm">Daniel 5:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/daniel/5-22.htm">Daniel 5:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/daniel/5-22.htm">Daniel 5:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/daniel/5-22.htm">Daniel 5:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/daniel/5-22.htm">Daniel 5:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/daniel/5-22.htm">Daniel 5:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/daniel/5-22.htm">Daniel 5:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/daniel/5-22.htm">Daniel 5:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/daniel/5-22.htm">OT Prophets: Daniel 5:22 You his son Belshazzar have not humbled (Dan. 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