The king called out for the enchanters, astrologers, and diviners to be brought in, and he said to these wise men of Babylon, "Whoever reads this inscription and tells me its interpretation will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around his neck, and he will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom." Cross References Genesis 41:42Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph's finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. Exodus 7:11 But Pharaoh called the wise men and sorcerers and magicians of Egypt, and they also did the same things by their magic arts. Isaiah 44:25 who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense, Isaiah 47:13 You are wearied from your many counsels. So let them stand and save you--the astrologers who observe the stars, who monthly predict your fate. Jeremiah 50:35 A sword is against the Chaldeans, declares the LORD, against those who live in Babylon, and against her officials and wise men. Ezekiel 16:11 I adorned you with jewelry, and I put bracelets on your wrists and a chain around your neck. Daniel 1:4 young men without blemish, handsome, gifted in all wisdom, knowledgeable, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king's palace--and to teach them the language and literature of the Chaldeans. Daniel 1:20 In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king consulted them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his entire kingdom. Daniel 2:2 So the king gave orders to summon the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and astrologers to explain his dreams. When they came and stood before the king, Daniel 2:6 But if you tell me the dream and its interpretation, you will receive from me gifts and rewards and great honor. So tell me the dream and its interpretation." Daniel 2:27 Daniel answered the king, "No wise man, medium, magician, or diviner can explain to the king the mystery of which he inquires. Daniel 2:48 Then the king promoted Daniel and gave him many generous gifts. He made him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and administrator over all the wise men of Babylon. Daniel 4:6 So I issued a decree that all the wise men of Babylon be brought before me to interpret the dream for me. Daniel 4:7 When the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners came in, I told them the dream, and they could not interpret it for me. Daniel 5:11 There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods in him. In the days of your father he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom like that of the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners. Your own father, the king, Daniel 5:15 Now the wise men and enchanters were brought before me to read this inscription and interpret it for me, but they could not give its interpretation. Daniel 5:16 But I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom." Daniel 5:29 Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom. Daniel 6:2 and over them three administrators, including Daniel, to whom these satraps were accountable so that the king would not suffer loss. Daniel 6:3 Soon, by his extraordinary spirit, Daniel distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps. So the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. Chapter Outline 1. Belshazzar's impious feast.5. A hand-writing unknown to the magicians, troubles the king. 10. At the commendation of the queen Daniel is brought. 17. He, reproving the king of pride and idolatry, 25. reads and interprets the writing. 30. The monarchy is translated to the Medes Jump to Previous Aloud Astrologers Babylon Chain Chaldeans Clothed Cried Declare Enchanters Gold Interpretation Kingdom Neck Purple Read Ruler Shew Show Soothsayers Thereof Third Wise WritingJump to Next Aloud Astrologers Babylon Chain Chaldeans Clothed Cried Declare Enchanters Gold Interpretation Kingdom Neck Purple Read Ruler Shew Show Soothsayers Thereof Third Wise Writing |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge aloud. Daniel 4:14 to bring. Daniel 2:2 Daniel 4:6 Genesis 41:8 Isaiah 44:25, 26 Isaiah 47:13 be clothed. Daniel 5:16, 29 Daniel 2:6 Genesis 41:42-44 Numbers 22:7, 17 Numbers 24:11 1 Samuel 17:25 scarlet. Proverbs 1:9 Song of Solomon 1:10 Ezekiel 16:11 the third. Daniel 2:48 Daniel 6:2, 3 Esther 3:1 Esther 10:2, 3 Links Daniel 5:7 NIVDaniel 5:7 NLT Daniel 5:7 ESV Daniel 5:7 NASB Daniel 5:7 KJV Daniel 5:7 Bible Apps Daniel 5:7 Parallel Daniel 5:7 Biblia Paralela Daniel 5:7 Chinese Bible Daniel 5:7 French Bible Daniel 5:7 German Bible Daniel 5:7 Commentaries Bible Hub |