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Learn the meaning and application of Daniel 5, the story of Belshazzar's feast and the writing on the wall. See the historical background, the prophetic message, and the lessons for today.
Now in this sumptuous feast, 1. He put an affront upon the providence of God and bade defiance to his judgments. His city was now besieged; a powerful enemy was at his gates; his life and kingdom lay at stake. In all this the hand of the Lord had gone out against him, and by it he called him to weeping, and mourning, and girding with sackcloth.
The summary of the chapter is: the king's insolent deed (Daniel 5:1-4); the handwriting on the wall (Daniel 5:5-9); the queen-mother's suggestion (Daniel 5:10-12); the king's request (Daniel 5:13-16); Daniel's admonition to the king (Daniel 5:17-24); Daniel's interpretation of the handwriting (Daniel 5:25-28); and the sequel (Daniel 5:29 to ...
16 lis 2023 · The ways of the creature should glorify the Creator, but Belshazzar used his ways to mock and offend God. Every creature owes something to the Creator. (Daniel 5 Commentary) Have not glorified (God) (cp Ps 115:1) - Instead they ridiculed Him with their drunken orgy and their pagan praise of idols.
26 maj 2004 · Daniel 5 is the inspired account of the judgment of God, falling upon the kingdom of Babylon and upon its king, Belshazzar. How sad to read of a king who parties while his kingdom crumbles, and who fails to repent even when the day of judgment is divinely revealed to him.
Daniel ruthlessly proclaims that Belshazzar, Nebuchadnezzar's descendant, has not learned the same lesson. Instead, he is rebellious, profane, and dishonorable (Daniel 5:17–23). For that reason, says Daniel, God sent the hand to write a message for Belshazzar.
Read the biblical text and the commentary on Daniel 5, where Belshazzar blasphemes God and is punished by the writing on the wall. Learn from the contrast between Daniel and the king, and the lesson of God's sovereignty and judgment.
