Daniel 5:13
Daniel 5:13 in Multiple Translations
So Daniel was brought before the king, who asked him, “Are you Daniel, one of the exiles my father the king brought from Judah?
Then was Daniel brought in before the king. And the king spake and said unto Daniel, Art thou that Daniel, which art of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Jewry?
Then was Daniel brought in before the king. The king spake and said unto Daniel, Art thou that Daniel, who art of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Judah?
Then they took Daniel in before the king; the king made answer and said to Daniel, So you are that Daniel, of the prisoners of Judah, whom my father took out of Judah.
So Daniel was brought in before the king. The king asked him, “Are you Daniel, one of the prisoners my father the king brought from Judah?
Then was Daniel brought before the King, and the King spake and sayd vnto Daniel, Art thou that Daniel, which art of the children of the captiuitie of Iudah, whom my father the King brought out of Iewrie?
Then Daniel hath been caused to come up before the king; answered hath the king, and said to Daniel, 'Thou art that Daniel who [art] of the sons of the Removed of Judah, whom the king my father brought in out of Judah?
Then Daniel was brought in before the king. The king spoke and said to Daniel, “Are you that Daniel of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Judah?
Then was Daniel brought in before the king. And the king spoke and said to Daniel, Art thou that Daniel, who art of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Judea?
Then Daniel was brought in before the king. And the king spoke, and said to him: Art thou Daniel of the children of the captivity of Juda, whom my father the king brought out of Judea?
So they went and brought me in. The king asked me, “You must be Daniel [RHQ]! They told me that you are one of those who was brought here from Judah by the previous king.
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Daniel 5:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֵּ/אדַ֨יִן֙
דָּֽנִיֵּ֔אל
הֻעַ֖ל
קֳדָ֣ם
מַלְכָּ֑/א
עָנֵ֨ה
מַלְכָּ֜/א
וְ/אָמַ֣ר
לְ/דָנִיֵּ֗אל
אנתה
אַנְתְּ
ה֤וּא
דָנִיֵּאל֙
דִּֽי
מִן
בְּנֵ֤י
גָלוּתָ/א֙
דִּ֣י
יְה֔וּד
דִּ֥י
הַיְתִ֛י
מַלְכָּ֥/א
אַ֖בִ/י
מִן
יְהֽוּד
בֵּ/אדַ֨יִן֙
ʼĕdayin
H116
then
Adj | Adv
דָּֽנִיֵּ֔אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
Daniel
Adj
הֻעַ֖ל
ʻălal
H5954
to come
Adj
קֳדָ֣ם
qŏdâm
H6925
before
Adj
מַלְכָּ֑/א
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
עָנֵ֨ה
ʻănâh
H6032
to answer
Adj
מַלְכָּ֜/א
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
וְ/אָמַ֣ר
ʼămar
H560
to say
Adj | V-Qal
לְ/דָנִיֵּ֗אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
Daniel
Adj | N-proper
אנתה
ʼantâh
H607
you
Adj
אַנְתְּ
ʼantâh
H607
you
Adj
ה֤וּא
hûwʼ
H1932
he/she/it
Adj
דָנִיֵּאל֙
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
Daniel
Adj
דִּֽי
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
מִן
min
H4481
from
Adj
בְּנֵ֤י
bên
H1123
son
Adj
גָלוּתָ/א֙
gâlûwth
H1547
captivity
Adj | Art
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
יְה֔וּד
Yᵉhûwd
H3061
Judah
Adj
דִּ֥י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
הַיְתִ֛י
ʼâthâh
H858
to come
Adj
מַלְכָּ֥/א
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
אַ֖בִ/י
ʼab
H2
father
Adj | Suff
מִן
min
H4481
from
Adj
יְהֽוּד
Yᵉhûwd
H3061
Judah
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 5:13
בֵּ/אדַ֨יִן֙
ʼĕdayin
H116
"then"
Adj | Adv
Then or at that time, referring to a specific point in the past or future, like in the story of creation when God said 'then' the earth was formed. It is used to show a sequence of events. The KJV translates it as 'then' or 'now'.
Definition: then, afterwards, thereupon, from that time Aramaic of az (אָז "then" H0227A)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: now, that time, then. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 4:16; Daniel 7:19.
דָּֽנִיֵּ֔אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
"Daniel"
Adj
The prophet Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, lived during the Exile and Return, and his name means God is my judge.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1; Aramaic of da.niy.yel (דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל "Daniel" H1840) § Daniel = "God is my judge" 1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Daniel. See also: Daniel 2:13; Daniel 5:29; Daniel 7:28.
הֻעַ֖ל
ʻălal
H5954
"to come"
Adj
This word means to enter or come into a place, and it can also mean to introduce someone or something. In the Bible, it is used to describe entering a room or bringing someone in. The KJV translates it as come in or bring in.
Definition: 1) to thrust in, go in, come in 1a) (P'al) to go in, come in 1b) (Aphel) to bring in 1c) (Hophal) to be brought in
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: bring in, come in, go in. See also: Daniel 2:16; Daniel 5:7; Daniel 6:19.
קֳדָ֣ם
qŏdâm
H6925
"before"
Adj
Before something or someone, like in the book of Isaiah where it talks about things that happened before. It can also mean in front of or from the presence of, as seen in the story of Moses and the burning bush in Exodus.
Definition: 1) before, in front of 1a) before 1b) from before
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: before, [idiom] from, [idiom] I (thought), [idiom] me, [phrase] of, [idiom] it pleased, presence. See also: Ezra 4:18; Daniel 5:13; Daniel 7:20.
מַלְכָּ֑/א
melek
H4430
"king"
Adj | Art
Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.
Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king
Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.
עָנֵ֨ה
ʻănâh
H6032
"to answer"
Adj
To answer or respond to something, often by speaking or singing. In the Bible, it can mean to pay attention or testify, as seen in 1 Samuel 12:3.
Definition: 1) to answer, respond 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to answer, make reply 1a2) to respond
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: answer, speak. See also: Psalms 60:7; Daniel 3:24; Daniel 7:2.
מַלְכָּ֜/א
melek
H4430
"king"
Adj | Art
Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.
Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king
Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.
וְ/אָמַ֣ר
ʼămar
H560
"to say"
Adj | V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to say or speak, often used when God commands or declares something, as seen in many KJV translations. It is used with great flexibility, including to command, declare, or tell. This word appears in various contexts, including Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: (P'al) to say, to speak, to command, to tell, to relate Aramaic of a.mar (אָמַר "to say" H0559)
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: command, declare, say, speak, tell. See also: Ezra 5:3; Daniel 3:28; Jeremiah 10:11.
לְ/דָנִיֵּ֗אל
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
"Daniel"
Adj | N-proper
The prophet Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, lived during the Exile and Return, and his name means God is my judge.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1; Aramaic of da.niy.yel (דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל "Daniel" H1840) § Daniel = "God is my judge" 1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Daniel. See also: Daniel 2:13; Daniel 5:29; Daniel 7:28.
אנתה
ʼantâh
H607
"you"
Adj
The word thou means you, a second-person singular pronoun used to address someone directly. It appears in Aramaic texts, such as in the book of Daniel.
Definition: you, thou (second pers. sing.) Aramaic of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: as for thee, thou. See also: Ezra 7:25; Daniel 4:19; Daniel 6:21.
אַנְתְּ
ʼantâh
H607
"you"
Adj
The word thou means you, a second-person singular pronoun used to address someone directly. It appears in Aramaic texts, such as in the book of Daniel.
Definition: you, thou (second pers. sing.) Aramaic of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: as for thee, thou. See also: Ezra 7:25; Daniel 4:19; Daniel 6:21.
ה֤וּא
hûwʼ
H1932
"he/she/it"
Adj
This Hebrew word means 'he', 'she', or 'it', often used to emphasize the subject of a sentence, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also be used as a demonstrative, meaning 'this' or 'that'.
Definition: 1) he, she, it 1a) (emphasising and resuming subject) 1b)(anticipating subj) 1c) as demons pron 1d) (relative) 1e) (affirming existence)
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] are, it, this. See also: Ezra 5:8; Daniel 3:15; Daniel 7:24.
דָנִיֵּאל֙
Dânîyêʼl
H1841
"Daniel"
Adj
The prophet Daniel, also called Belteshazzar, lived during the Exile and Return, and his name means God is my judge.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1; Aramaic of da.niy.yel (דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל "Daniel" H1840) § Daniel = "God is my judge" 1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel 1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: Daniel. See also: Daniel 2:13; Daniel 5:29; Daniel 7:28.
דִּֽי
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
מִן
min
H4481
"from"
Adj
This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.
Definition: 1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than 1a) from, out of (of place) 1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source) 1c) from (of time) 1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: according, after, [phrase] because, [phrase] before, by, for, from, [idiom] him, [idiom] more than, (out) of, part, since, [idiom] these, to, upon, [phrase] when. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 3:22; Jeremiah 10:11.
בְּנֵ֤י
bên
H1123
"son"
Adj
This word means a child or son, and is used to describe family relationships in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including 'son' and 'young one', and is an important concept in biblical family structures. The word is used to show lineage and heritage.
Definition: son, child Aramaic of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: child, son, young. See also: Ezra 6:9; Daniel 2:38; Daniel 6:25.
גָלוּתָ/א֙
gâlûwth
H1547
"captivity"
Adj | Art
Similar to H1546, this word means captivity or exile, describing a state of being held prisoner or forced to leave one's home. It appears in the Aramaic sections of the Bible, like Daniel.
Definition: exile Aramaic of ga.lut (גָּלוּת "captivity" H1546)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: captivity. See also: Ezra 6:16; Daniel 5:13; Daniel 6:14.
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
יְה֔וּד
Yᵉhûwd
H3061
"Judah"
Adj
Judah refers to the son of Israel and Leah, and the tribe that descended from him. He is mentioned in Genesis 29:35 and is the brother of Reuben and Simeon. The term also refers to the region of Judaea.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.35; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); married to Bath-shua (H1323I) and Tamar (H8559); father of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209), Shelah (H7956), Perez (H6557) and Zerah (H2226I) Aramaic of ye.hu.dah (יְהוּדָה "Judah" H3063) Judah-the territory of the tribe of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Jewry, Judah, Judea. See also: Ezra 5:1; Daniel 2:25; Daniel 6:14.
דִּ֥י
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
הַיְתִ֛י
ʼâthâh
H858
"to come"
Adj
This Hebrew word means to arrive or come, and is used in phrases like 'maranatha', which means 'Lord, come'. It appears in the New Testament and is translated as 'come' or 'bring'.
Definition: 1) to come, arrive 1a) (P'al) to come 1b) (Aphel) to bring 1c) (Hophal) to be brought 2) used in the NT in the phrase "maranatha" -"Lord come" Aramaic of a.tah (אָתָה "to come" H0857)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: (be-) come, bring. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 5:3; Daniel 7:22.
מַלְכָּ֥/א
melek
H4430
"king"
Adj | Art
Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.
Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king
Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.
אַ֖בִ/י
ʼab
H2
"father"
Adj | Suff
The word ab means father, and is used throughout the Bible to refer to paternal relationships, such as God as the father of humanity, or Abraham as the father of the Jewish people.
Definition: father Aramaic of av (אָב "father" H0001)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: father. See also: Ezra 4:15; Daniel 5:2; Daniel 5:18.
מִן
min
H4481
"from"
Adj
This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.
Definition: 1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than 1a) from, out of (of place) 1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source) 1c) from (of time) 1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: according, after, [phrase] because, [phrase] before, by, for, from, [idiom] him, [idiom] more than, (out) of, part, since, [idiom] these, to, upon, [phrase] when. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 3:22; Jeremiah 10:11.
יְהֽוּד
Yᵉhûwd
H3061
"Judah"
Adj
Judah refers to the son of Israel and Leah, and the tribe that descended from him. He is mentioned in Genesis 29:35 and is the brother of Reuben and Simeon. The term also refers to the region of Judaea.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.35; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); married to Bath-shua (H1323I) and Tamar (H8559); father of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209), Shelah (H7956), Perez (H6557) and Zerah (H2226I) Aramaic of ye.hu.dah (יְהוּדָה "Judah" H3063) Judah-the territory of the tribe of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Jewry, Judah, Judea. See also: Ezra 5:1; Daniel 2:25; Daniel 6:14.
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Context — Daniel Interprets the Handwriting
11There 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,
12did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”
13So Daniel was brought before the king, who asked him, “Are you Daniel, one of the exiles my father the king brought from Judah?
14I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you, and that you have insight, intelligence, and extraordinary wisdom. 15Now 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel 6:13 | Then they told the king, “Daniel, one of the exiles from Judah, shows no regard for you, O king, or for the decree that you have signed. He still makes his petition three times a day.” |
| 2 | 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, |
| 3 | Daniel 2:25 | Arioch hastily brought Daniel before the king and said to him, “I have found a man among the exiles from Judah who will tell the king the interpretation.” |
| 4 | Ezra 10:16 | So the exiles did as proposed. Ezra the priest selected men who were family heads, each of them identified by name, to represent their families. On the first day of the tenth month they launched the investigation, |
| 5 | Ezra 6:19–20 | On the fourteenth day of the first month, the exiles kept the Passover. All the priests and Levites had purified themselves and were ceremonially clean. And the Levites slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the exiles, for their priestly brothers, and for themselves. |
| 6 | John 7:3 | So Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples there may see the works You are doing. |
| 7 | Ezra 6:16 | Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy. |
| 8 | Ezra 4:1 | When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were building a temple for the LORD, the God of Israel, |
| 9 | Daniel 5:18 | As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor. |
| 10 | Daniel 5:2 | Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king could drink from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. |
Daniel 5:13 Summary
In this verse, King Belshazzar is seeking out Daniel, a wise and knowledgeable man, to help him understand a mysterious handwriting on the wall. Daniel is brought before the king, who asks him to confirm his identity as one of the Jewish exiles, showing that the king is willing to listen to and learn from someone who knows God, much like the example of King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4:37. This verse teaches us the importance of humility and seeking guidance from those who know God, as encouraged in James 1:5 and Proverbs 1:7. By seeking wisdom and guidance, we can, like Daniel, trust in God's sovereignty and provision, and remain faithful and true to our identity as children of God.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did King Belshazzar ask Daniel if he was one of the exiles from Judah?
King Belshazzar asked Daniel this question to confirm his identity and connection to the Jewish people, as he had heard about Daniel's exceptional wisdom and abilities from his father, King Nebuchadnezzar, as mentioned in Daniel 5:11-12, and wanted to verify if this was indeed the same Daniel.
What can we learn from King Belshazzar's approach to Daniel?
King Belshazzar's approach to Daniel shows that he was seeking wisdom and guidance, and was willing to consult with someone who had a reputation for being wise and knowledgeable, much like the Magi in Matthew 2:1-12 who sought out Jesus, demonstrating the importance of seeking wisdom and guidance from those who know God.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the story in Daniel 5?
This verse is a pivotal moment in the story, as it marks the beginning of Daniel's interaction with King Belshazzar and sets the stage for Daniel's interpretation of the handwriting on the wall, which will ultimately lead to the fall of the Babylonian empire, as prophesied in Isaiah 13:19 and Jeremiah 51:43.
What can we infer about Daniel's character from this verse?
From this verse, we can infer that Daniel was a well-known and respected figure in the kingdom, and that he was not afraid to identify himself as a Jewish exile, demonstrating his faith and courage, much like the apostle Paul in Acts 21:39 who proudly proclaimed his heritage.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can, like Daniel, be a beacon of hope and wisdom in a world that often rejects God?
- How can I, like King Belshazzar, humble myself and seek guidance from those who know God, as encouraged in Proverbs 11:14 and 24:6?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to seek wisdom and guidance, and how can I, like Daniel, trust in God's sovereignty and provision, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28?
- How can I, like Daniel, remain faithful and true to my identity as a child of God, even in the face of adversity or persecution, as seen in Daniel 3:18 and 6:10?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 5:13
Then was Daniel brought in before the king,.... Proper officers being sent to seek and find him; and having fetched him from his house or apartment where he lived, which seems to have been in the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 5:13
Then was Daniel brought in before the king. And the king spake and said unto Daniel, Art thou that Daniel, which art of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Jewry?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 5:13
Though he was in high esteem for his skill in the days of Nebuchadnezzar, who had him in high honour, for the Spirit of God in him; yet he being dead, and other kings coming on that had never tried his abilities nor known his merits, hereby he came to be neglected and despised, as those words seem to import, , Art thou that Daniel of the captivity of the children of Judah, & c.?
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 5:13
Daniel 5:13 Then was Daniel brought in before the king. [And] the king spake and said unto Daniel, [Art] thou that Daniel, which [art] of the children of the captivity of Judah, whom the king my father brought out of Jewry?Ver. 13. Then was Daniel brought in.] Wise men are never found to be unnecessarily forthputting, or overly forward to express themselves. They know qui bene latuit bene vixit; et qui bene tacuit, bene dixit; and when they must speak, use as few words as may be, and as direct to the point. Art thou that Daniel.] Daniel had deserved of the Babylonian state to have been better known of Belshazzar, and better respected; but this is the world’ s wages. Which art of the children of the captivity of Judah, &c.] What needed all this? he never learned it surely of his queen mother. She had spoken all good of Daniel, and inminded the king of another both office and name. He only takes notice of Daniel’ s captive condition, and vaunts of his grandfather’ s victory, moving this insolent and unseasonable question in tanta necessitate et consilii inopia, "Art thou Daniel?" &c
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 5:13
(13) And the king spake.—The words of the queen-mother, especially her mention of the circumstance that Daniel’s name had been changed to Beltehazzar, at once recalls the whole of the circumstances to the king’s mind. That Belshazzar knew him by reputation is plain from the description given of him at the end of the verse: “which art of the children of the captivity of Judah.” Art thou that Daniel?—He calls him by his Hebrew name, so as to avoid one which sounded so much like his own. Daniel was now nearly ninety years of age.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 5:13
13. spake] answered. Art thou that Daniel] Art thou Daniel. The pron. thou is emphatic; but ‘that’ implies a false view of the syntax of the sentence (cf. on Daniel 2:38 and Daniel 3:15). who is of the children of the exile of Judah, &c.] See Daniel 2:25. Jewry] Judah. ‘Jewry,’ i.e., the country of the Jews, is an old English expression for Judah (or Judæa): in A.V. it occurs besides in Luke 23:5 and John 7:1, as well as frequently in the Apocrypha. It is a standing expression in Coverdale’s version of the Bible (1535); and from him it passed into Psalms 76:1 in the P.B.V. Shakespeare uses it seven times; e.g. ‘Herod of Jewry,’ A. and Cl. i. 2, 28, iii. 3, 3.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 5:13
Then was Daniel brought in before the king - From this it is clear that he lived in Babylon, though in comparative obscurity.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 5:13
13-16. Art thou that Daniel — Or, with Prince, So thou art Daniel. (Compare Daniel 8:27, and note on Daniel 5:12.) The oldest LXX.
Sermons on Daniel 5:13
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A Look at the Book by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches on the book of Daniel, highlighting the prophetic accuracy and divine inspiration of Daniel's predictions about the rise and fall of empires. The sermon emphasi |
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The Value of Secret Prayer by John Hames | John Hames emphasizes the importance of secret prayer in the Christian life, highlighting how Satan fiercely opposes this phase of devotion and uses various methods to hinder belie |
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An Excellent Spirit by Michael Howard | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a burning desire to do more than just passively observe one's circumstances. He references the story of Daniel in th |
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Now We Have Received by C.H. Spurgeon | The preacher delves into the Greek word 'huperecho,' which means to excel, be superior, and hold others in higher regard. Paul emphasizes the importance of esteeming others as more |
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The Word of Wisdom by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the Holy Spirit's manifestations in the life of a believer, particularly focusing on the gift of wisdom. He explains the difference betwe |
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Ezra #2: Revival Starts at the Altar by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the reasons why people quit and fail to complete their spiritual journey. He uses the example of the Israelites building the temple in the boo |
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Knowing the Lord by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the problem of religious people who attend church and listen to teachings but do not have a heart to obey God. He emphasizes that many people |