Daniel 5:2
Daniel 5:2 in Multiple Translations
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.
Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink therein.
Belshazzar, while he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem; that the king and his lords, his wives and his concubines, might drink therefrom.
Belshazzar, while he was overcome with wine, gave orders for them to put before him the gold and silver vessels which Nebuchadnezzar, his father, had taken from the Temple in Jerusalem; so that the king and his lords, his wives and his other women, might take their drink from them.
Under the wine's influence Belshazzar ordered his servants to bring in the cups and bowls of gold and silver his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the Temple in Jerusalem so that he and his nobles, his wives and concubines, could drink from them.
And Belshazzar whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring him the golden and siluer vessels, which his father Nebuchad-nezzar had brought from the Temple in Ierusalem, that the King and his princes, his wiues, and his concubines might drinke therein.
Belshazzar hath said — while tasting the wine — to bring in the vessels of gold and of silver that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple that [is] in Jerusalem, that drink with them may the king, and his great men, his wives, and his concubines.
Belshazzar, while he tasted the wine, commanded that the golden and silver vessels which Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem be brought to him, that the king and his lords, his wives and his concubines, might drink from them.
Belshazzar, while he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink in them.
And being now drunk he commanded that they should bring the vessels of gold and silver which Nabuchodonosor his father had brought away out of the temple, that was in Jerusalem, that the king and his nobles, and his wives and his concubines, might drink in them.
While he was drinking, he commanded thathis servants bring to him the gold and silver cups that the previous king, Nebuchadnezzar, had taken from the temple in Jerusalem. He did that because he wanted himself and his officials, his wives, and even his ◄concubines/slave wives► to drink from them, making fun of the god that we Israelis worshiped.
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Daniel 5:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֵּלְשַׁאצַּ֞ר
אֲמַ֣ר
בִּ/טְעֵ֣ם
חַמְרָ֗/א
לְ/הַיְתָיָה֙
לְ/מָאנֵי֙
דַּהֲבָ֣/א
וְ/כַסְפָּ֔/א
דִּ֤י
הַנְפֵּק֙
נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֣ר
אֲב֔/וּהִי
מִן
הֵיכְלָ֖/א
דִּ֣י
בִ/ירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם
וְ/יִשְׁתּ֣וֹן
בְּ/ה֗וֹן
מַלְכָּ/א֙
וְ/רַבְרְבָנ֔וֹ/הִי
שֵׁגְלָתֵ֖/הּ
וּ/לְחֵנָתֵֽ/הּ
בֵּלְשַׁאצַּ֞ר
Bêlshaʼtstsar
H1113
Belshazzar
Adj
אֲמַ֣ר
ʼămar
H560
to say
Adj
בִּ/טְעֵ֣ם
ṭᵉʻam
H2939
to feed
Adj | N-ms
חַמְרָ֗/א
chămar
H2562
wine
Adj | Art
לְ/הַיְתָיָה֙
ʼâthâh
H858
to come
Adj | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
לְ/מָאנֵי֙
mâʼn
H3984
utensil
Adj | N-mp
דַּהֲבָ֣/א
dᵉhab
H1722
gold
Adj | Art
וְ/כַסְפָּ֔/א
kᵉçaph
H3702
silver
Adj | N-ms | Art
דִּ֤י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
הַנְפֵּק֙
nᵉphaq
H5312
to go out
Adj
נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֣ר
Nᵉbûwkadnetstsar
H5020
Nebuchadnezzar
Adj
אֲב֔/וּהִי
ʼab
H2
father
Adj | Suff
מִן
min
H4481
from
Adj
הֵיכְלָ֖/א
hêykal
H1965
temple
Adj | Art
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
בִ/ירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlêm
H3390
Jerusalem
Adj | N-proper
וְ/יִשְׁתּ֣וֹן
shᵉthâh
H8355
to drink
Adj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
בְּ/ה֗וֹן
Adj | Suff
מַלְכָּ/א֙
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
וְ/רַבְרְבָנ֔וֹ/הִי
rabrᵉbân
H7261
noble
Adj | N-mp | Suff
שֵׁגְלָתֵ֖/הּ
shêgâl
H7695
consort
Adj | Suff
וּ/לְחֵנָתֵֽ/הּ
lᵉchênâh
H3904
concubine
Adj | N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 5:2
בֵּלְשַׁאצַּ֞ר
Bêlshaʼtstsar
H1113
"Belshazzar"
Adj
Belshazzar was a king of Babylon at the time of its fall, as told in Daniel 5. He was the son of Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel interpreted the writing on the wall for him. His name means Bel protect the king.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.5.1; son of: Nebuchadnezzar (H5019) Aramaic of be.le.shats.tsar (בֵּֽלְאשַׁצַּר, בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר "Belshazzar" H1112) § Belshazzar = "Bel protect the king" king of Babylon at the time of its fall; he to whom Daniel interpreted the writing on the wall
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Belshazzar. See also: Daniel 5:1; Daniel 5:22; Daniel 7:1.
אֲמַ֣ר
ʼămar
H560
"to say"
Adj
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.
בִּ/טְעֵ֣ם
ṭᵉʻam
H2939
"to feed"
Adj | N-ms
This word means to feed or cause someone to eat. It is an Aramaic equivalent of a Hebrew word for 'taste'. In the KJV, it is translated as 'feed' or 'make to eat'.
Definition: (P'al) to feed, cause to eat Aramaic of ta.am (טָעַם "to taste" H2938)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: make to eat, feed. See also: Daniel 4:22; Daniel 5:2; Daniel 5:21.
חַמְרָ֗/א
chămar
H2562
"wine"
Adj | Art
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means wine, as seen in various KJV translations. It originates from the Aramaic word for wine. This term is used to describe wine in the Old Testament.
Definition: wine Aramaic of che.mer (חֶ֫מֶר "wine" H2561)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: wine. See also: Ezra 6:9; Daniel 5:2; Daniel 5:23.
לְ/הַיְתָיָה֙
ʼâthâh
H858
"to come"
Adj | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
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.
לְ/מָאנֵי֙
mâʼn
H3984
"utensil"
Adj | N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a utensil or vessel, something that is used for a particular purpose. It is used to describe objects used in everyday life or in worship. The concept of utensils is seen in various biblical stories.
Definition: vessel, utensil
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: vessel. See also: Ezra 5:14; Ezra 7:19; Daniel 5:23.
דַּהֲבָ֣/א
dᵉhab
H1722
"gold"
Adj | Art
In the Bible, this word means gold, a valuable metal. It is often used to describe items made of gold, such as jewelry or decorations.
Definition: gold Aramaic of za.hav (זָהָב "gold" H2091)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en). See also: Ezra 5:14; Daniel 3:7; Daniel 5:29.
וְ/כַסְפָּ֔/א
kᵉçaph
H3702
"silver"
Adj | N-ms | Art
Silver, whether as a metal or a form of money, like the shekels used in Exodus 21. It represents value and wealth in the Bible.
Definition: 1) silver 1a) as metal 1b) as money
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: money, silver. See also: Ezra 5:14; Ezra 7:22; Daniel 5:23.
דִּ֤י
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.
הַנְפֵּק֙
nᵉphaq
H5312
"to go out"
Adj
This Hebrew word means to go out or bring something forth, often used in the Bible to describe movement or emergence. It can be translated as 'come forth' or 'go out' in the KJV. It is used in various contexts, including in the book of Exodus.
Definition: 1) to go or come out, bring or come forth 1a) (P'al) to go out or forth 1b) (Aphel) to bring forth
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: come (go, take) forth (out). See also: Ezra 5:14; Daniel 3:26; Daniel 7:10.
נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֣ר
Nᵉbûwkadnetstsar
H5020
"Nebuchadnezzar"
Adj
Nebuchadnezzar was a king of Babylon who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and is first mentioned in 2 Kings 24:1. He was the father of Belshazzar and is known for capturing Jerusalem and taking Judah captive. His name is Aramaic for may Nebo protect the crown.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.24.1; father of: Belshazzar (H1112) Aramaic of ne.vu.khad.nets.tsar (נְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּר, נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר "Nebuchadnezzar" H5019) § Nebuchadnezzar = "may Nebo protect the crown" the great king of Babylon who captured Jerusalem and carried Judah captive
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: Nebuchadnezzar. See also: Ezra 2:1; Daniel 3:19; Daniel 5:18.
אֲב֔/וּהִי
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.
הֵיכְלָ֖/א
hêykal
H1965
"temple"
Adj | Art
This word refers to a large public building like a palace or temple, including pagan temples. It is used in the Bible to talk about important buildings. The KJV translates it as 'palace' or 'temple'.
Definition: : palace 1) palace, temple 1a) palace 1b) temple (in Jerusalem) 1c) temple (pagan)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: palace, temple. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 4:26; Daniel 6:19.
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.
בִ/ירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlêm
H3390
"Jerusalem"
Adj | N-proper
Jerusalem means teaching of peace, the chief city of Palestine and Judah. It is mentioned in the Bible as the capital of the united kingdom. In the KJV, it is translated as Jerusalem.
Definition: Aramaic of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389) § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: {Jerusalem} See also: Ezra 4:8; Ezra 6:5; Daniel 6:11.
וְ/יִשְׁתּ֣וֹן
shᵉthâh
H8355
"to drink"
Adj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Aramaic word is similar to H8354, and it simply means to drink, like having a cup of water. It's used in the book of Daniel 5:4.
Definition: (P'al) to drink Aramaic of sha.tah (שָׁתָה "to drink" H8354)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: drink. See also: Daniel 5:1; Daniel 5:3; Daniel 5:23.
בְּ/ה֗וֹן
""
Adj | Suff
מַלְכָּ/א֙
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/רַבְרְבָנ֔וֹ/הִי
rabrᵉbân
H7261
"noble"
Adj | N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a noble or high-ranking person, like a lord or prince, who has power and authority. It is used to describe important people in the Bible. The KJV Bible translates it as 'lord' or 'prince'.
Definition: lord, noble Aramaic of rav (רַב "chief" H7227B)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: lord, prince. See also: Daniel 4:33; Daniel 5:9; Daniel 6:18.
שֵׁגְלָתֵ֖/הּ
shêgâl
H7695
"consort"
Adj | Suff
This term is used to describe a king's wife or consort, emphasizing her royal status. It is sometimes translated as 'wife' in the Bible.
Definition: king's wife, king's concubine, (royal) consort Aramaic of she.gal (שֵׁגָל "queen" H7694)
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: wife. See also: Daniel 5:2; Daniel 5:3; Daniel 5:23.
וּ/לְחֵנָתֵֽ/הּ
lᵉchênâh
H3904
"concubine"
Adj | N-fs | Suff
A concubine is a woman who lives with a man but is not his wife. In the Bible, concubines were common and often had lower status than wives.
Definition: concubine
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: concubine. See also: Daniel 5:2; Daniel 5:3; Daniel 5:23.
Study Notes — Daniel 5:2
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- Daniel 5:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 5:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 5:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 5:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 5:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 5:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 5:2
- Cambridge Bible on Daniel 5:2
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 5:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 5:2
- Sermons on Daniel 5:2
Context — Belshazzar’s Feast
1Later, King Belshazzar held a great feast for a thousand of his nobles, and he drank wine with them.
2Under 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.
3Thus they brought in the gold vessels that had been taken from the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem, and the king drank from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. 4As they drank the wine, they praised their gods of gold and silver, bronze and iron, wood and stone.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel 1:2 | And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 24:13 | As the LORD had declared, Nebuchadnezzar also carried off all the treasures from the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he cut into pieces all the gold articles that Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 27:16–22 | Then I said to the priests and to all this people, “This is what the LORD says: Do not listen to the words of your prophets who prophesy to you, saying, ‘Look, very soon now the articles from the house of the LORD will be brought back from Babylon.’ They are prophesying to you a lie. Do not listen to them. Serve the king of Babylon and live! Why should this city become a ruin? If they are indeed prophets and the word of the LORD is with them, let them now plead with the LORD of Hosts that the articles remaining in the house of the LORD, in the palace of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem, not be taken to Babylon. For this is what the LORD of Hosts says about the pillars, the sea, the bases, and the rest of the articles that remain in this city, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon did not take when he carried Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon, along with all the nobles of Judah and Jerusalem. Yes, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says about the articles that remain in the house of the LORD, in the palace of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem: ‘They will be carried to Babylon and will remain there until the day I attend to them again,’ declares the LORD. ‘Then I will bring them back and restore them to this place.’” |
| 4 | Daniel 5:23 | 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. |
| 5 | Ezra 1:7–11 | King Cyrus also brought out the articles belonging to the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar had carried away from Jerusalem and placed in the temple of his gods. Cyrus king of Persia had them brought out by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, who counted them out to Sheshbazzar the prince of Judah. This was the inventory: 30 gold dishes, 1,000 silver dishes, 29 silver utensils, 30 gold bowls, 410 matching silver bowls, and 1,000 other articles. In all, there were 5,400 gold and silver articles. Sheshbazzar brought all these along when the exiles went up from Babylon to Jerusalem. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 25:15 | The captain of the guard also took away the censers and sprinkling bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver. |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 11:20 | After her, he married Maacah daughter of Absalom, and she bore to him Abijah, Attai, Ziza, and Shelomith. |
| 8 | Daniel 5:4 | As they drank the wine, they praised their gods of gold and silver, bronze and iron, wood and stone. |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 36:10 | In the spring, King Nebuchadnezzar summoned Jehoiachin and brought him to Babylon, along with the articles of value from the house of the LORD. And he made Jehoiachin’s relative Zedekiah king over Judah and Jerusalem. |
| 10 | 2 Chronicles 36:18 | who carried off everything to Babylon—all the articles of the house of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king and his officials. |
Daniel 5:2 Summary
[King Belshazzar made a big mistake by using the special cups and plates from God's temple to drink wine and party with his friends, as seen in Daniel 5:2. This was disobedient to God and showed that he didn't respect or fear Him, similar to the warnings in Proverbs 1:7 and Romans 13:1-2. We can learn from his mistake by being careful not to use things that belong to God for our own selfish desires, and instead, we should seek to honor and obey Him in all that we do, as encouraged in Colossians 3:17 and 1 Corinthians 10:31.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did King Belshazzar want to use the gold and silver vessels from the temple in Jerusalem?
King Belshazzar wanted to use these vessels to drink from them, likely to show his power and defiance against the God of Israel, as seen in Daniel 5:2-3, similar to how his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken them as a symbol of conquest, as mentioned in 2 Kings 25:13-17.
What is the significance of the wine in this verse?
The wine in Daniel 5:2 represents a state of intoxication and recklessness, leading King Belshazzar to make foolish decisions, much like the warnings against drunkenness in Proverbs 20:1 and Ephesians 5:18.
How did King Belshazzar's actions relate to his father Nebuchadnezzar?
King Belshazzar's actions in Daniel 5:2 were a continuation of his father Nebuchadnezzar's conquests, as Nebuchadnezzar had taken the vessels from the temple in Jerusalem, as recorded in 2 Kings 24:13, and now Belshazzar was using them to defy the God of Israel.
What can we learn from King Belshazzar's mistake in this verse?
We can learn that disobedience and rebellion against God, as seen in King Belshazzar's actions in Daniel 5:2, will ultimately lead to judgment and consequences, as warned in Romans 6:23 and Psalm 9:17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I might be using things that belong to God for my own selfish desires, and how can I repent of those actions?
- How can I balance the enjoyment of God's gifts, such as wine, with the danger of overindulgence and rebellion against Him?
- In what ways am I tempted to defy God or rebel against His authority, and how can I surrender those areas to Him?
- What are some things that I have taken from God or others without permission, and how can I make restitution or seek forgiveness?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 5:2
Belshazzar, while he tasted the wine,.... As he was drinking his cups, and delighted with the taste of the wine, and got merry with it: or, "by the advice of the wine" (h), as Aben Ezra and Jarchi
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 5:2
Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem; that the king, and his
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 5:2
This king having the wine, liked it so well, that he resolved to make a merry day of it, and in order to it, sent for the vessels of God’ s temple, which he did in scorn and contempt, triumphing thereby over God and his people; but this sport lasted not long: they had more honour for the vessels of their own idols, which they kept sacred and untouched; therefore the prophet upbraids them with this insolent profaneness, for the concubines also drank of them.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 5:2
Daniel 5:2 Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which [was] in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink therein.Ver. 2. Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine.] And was mastered by it; being now in his cups, as they say, and well whittled, "swallowed up of wine," as the prophet expresseth it. Aben Ezra rendereth it, in consilio vini, doing as the wine advised him. Commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels.] Being intoxicated, he casteth off all care of God and man, and falleth into the sins of sacrilege and blasphemy. Which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple.] And should have restored them hither again. We read that when Gensericus had spoiled and plundered Rome, he took the vessels of gold and silver which Titus had brought from the temple in Jerusalem, and carried them with him to Carthage; these vessels, among other spoils, Belisarius met with when he took Carthage, and carried them to Constantinople. But the good Emperor Justinian would not receive them into his treasury, but sent them again to Jerusalem to be disposed of for the good of the Church, according to the discretion of the Christian bishops who lived there. Iam temulentus . - Vulgate The Life of Justin, by Mr Clark, 79.
Ellicott's Commentary on Daniel 5:2
(2) Whiles he tasted—i.e., while he was enjoying the wine. The sacred vessels were brought out of the temple of Merodach, and profaned in this manner for the purpose of defying Jehovah. But it may be reasonably asked, What led him to think of Jehovah in the midst of the revelry? It may have been that some drunken fancy seized him. It may have been that he had been warned that the prophets of Jehovah had foretold the overthrow of Babylon by Cyrus, whose armies were now in the neighbourhood. Whatever the true explanation may be, there can be no doubt, from Daniel’s language (Daniel 5:23), and from the way in which Belshazzar’s gods are mentioned (Daniel 5:4), that the whole act was one of defiance of Jehovah.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 5:2
Verse 2. Whiles he tasted the wine] He relished it, got heated by it, and when WINE got fully in, WIT went wholly out; and in consequence he acted the profane part of which we immediately read.
Cambridge Bible on Daniel 5:2
2. princes] lords, as Daniel 5:1. So Daniel 5:3. his wives] his consorts: so Daniel 5:3; Daniel 5:23. The word is a rare one, being found otherwise in the O.T. only in Nehemiah 2:6 (of the queen of Artaxerxes), and Psalms 45:9[255]. [255] It is read by some scholars conjecturally in Judges 5:30 (‘for the neck of the consort,’—ωׁ ?βμ for ωׁ ?μμ). The coguate verb means to ravish (Isaiah 13:16 al.)concubines] so Daniel 5:3; Daniel 5:23. Not the usual Hebrew word, but one found also in the Aramaic of the Targums. Cf. Son 6:8, where ‘queens’ and ‘concubines’ are mentioned side by side. The presence of women at feasts was not usual in antiquity (cf., of Persia, Esther 1:10-12); but there is some evidence, though slight, that it was allowed in Babylon (Xen. Cyrop. v. ii. 28; and, in the age of Alexander, Curtius v. i. 38). The LXX. translator, feeling probably some difficulty in the statement, omits the clause relating to the ‘wives and concubines’ both here and Daniel 5:3; Daniel 5:23.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 5:2
Belshazzar, while he tasted the wine - As the effect of tasting the wine - stating a fact which is illustrated in every age and land, that men, under the influence of intoxicating drinks, will do
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 5:2
2. While he tasted the wine — Prince renders being under the influence of the wine. The earliest version of the LXX., probably through prejudice (see note Daniel 5:1), omits all reference to the presence of women.
Sermons on Daniel 5:2
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He Carried Out Thence All the Treasures by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer reflects on the deportation of treasures from the House of the Lord, emphasizing the significance of the sacred vessels taken to Babylon and later restored. He draws par |
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(Daniel) Purity in the Face of Adversity by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Daniel and his friends in Babylon. The young men were appointed a daily provision of the king's delicacies and wine for three ye |
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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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Weighed and Found Wanting by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Daniel preaches to Belshazzar, the grandson of Nebuchadnezzar, about the consequences of pride and disobedience to God. He reminds Belshazzar of how Nebuchadnezzar |
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(Daniel) Daniel in the Lion's Den by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Daniel in the lion's den. He begins by discussing the prosperity of Daniel, who was chosen as one of the 120 princes over the k |
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An Immediate Call to Repent by Dan Biser | This sermon emphasizes the urgent need for repentance in the face of societal and church challenges, highlighting the prevalence of sin, evil, and the lack of urgency and true repe |
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Bible Survey - Daniel by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the life of Daniel, a wise and righteous prophet who remained faithful to God despite being exiled to Babylon. Daniel's integrity and courage in the face |