Daniel 5:30
Daniel 5:30 in Multiple Translations
That very night Belshazzar king of the Chaldeans was slain,
¶ In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain.
In that night Belshazzar the Chaldean king was slain.
That very night Belshazzar, the king of the Chaldaeans, was put to death.
On that very night Belshazzar, king of the Babylonians, was killed
The same night was Belshazzar the King of the Caldeans slaine.
In that night Belshazzar king of the Chaldeans is slain,
In that night Belshazzar the Chaldean King was slain.
In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain.
The same night Baltasar the Chaldean king was slain.
But that same night soldiers from Media entered the city and killed Belshazzar, the King of Babylonia.
Berean Amplified Bible — Daniel 5:30
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Daniel 5:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֵּ֚/הּ
בְּ/לֵ֣ילְיָ֔/א
קְטִ֕יל
בֵּלְאשַׁצַּ֖ר
מַלְכָּ֥/א
כשדי/א
כַשְׂדָּאָֽ/ה
בֵּ֚/הּ
Adj | Suff
בְּ/לֵ֣ילְיָ֔/א
lêylᵉyâʼ
H3916
night
Adj | N-ms | Art
קְטִ֕יל
qᵉṭal
H6992
to slay
Adj
בֵּלְאשַׁצַּ֖ר
Bêlshaʼtstsar
H1113
Belshazzar
Adj
מַלְכָּ֥/א
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
כשדי/א
Kasday
H3779
Chaldean
Adj | Art
כַשְׂדָּאָֽ/ה
Kasday
H3779
Chaldean
Adj | Art
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Hebrew Word Reference — Daniel 5:30
בֵּ֚/הּ
""
Adj | Suff
בְּ/לֵ֣ילְיָ֔/א
lêylᵉyâʼ
H3916
"night"
Adj | N-ms | Art
Lael or night is also the name of an Israelite, possibly symbolizing the darkness or mystery surrounding this person's life or actions, as recorded in biblical history.
Definition: night
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: night. See also: Daniel 2:19; Daniel 7:2; Daniel 7:13.
קְטִ֕יל
qᵉṭal
H6992
"to slay"
Adj
This word also means to slay or kill, and appears in Daniel 3:15 when the king threatens to kill those who refuse to worship the idol. It is similar to H6991 but has slightly different uses.
Definition: 1) to slay, kill 1a) (P'al) to be slain 1b) (Pael) to slay 1c) (Ithp'al) to be slain 1d) (Ithpael) to be slain
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: slay. See also: Daniel 2:13; Daniel 5:19; Daniel 7:11.
בֵּלְאשַׁצַּ֖ר
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.
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.
כשדי/א
Kasday
H3779
"Chaldean"
Adj | Art
A Chaldean is a person from Chaldea, skilled in astrology and wisdom, like those in Daniel 2:2. They were known for their knowledge and magical practices. The term is used in Ezekiel 23:14-15.
Definition: Group of kas.di (כַּשְׂדִּים "Chaldea" H3778) § Chaldean = "clod breakers" 1) a territory in lower Mesopotamia bordering on the Persian Gulf 2) the inhabitants of Chaldea, living on the lower Euphrates and Tigris 3) those persons considered the wisest in the land (by extension)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Chaldean. See also: Daniel 2:5; Daniel 4:4; Daniel 5:30.
כַשְׂדָּאָֽ/ה
Kasday
H3779
"Chaldean"
Adj | Art
A Chaldean is a person from Chaldea, skilled in astrology and wisdom, like those in Daniel 2:2. They were known for their knowledge and magical practices. The term is used in Ezekiel 23:14-15.
Definition: Group of kas.di (כַּשְׂדִּים "Chaldea" H3778) § Chaldean = "clod breakers" 1) a territory in lower Mesopotamia bordering on the Persian Gulf 2) the inhabitants of Chaldea, living on the lower Euphrates and Tigris 3) those persons considered the wisest in the land (by extension)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Chaldean. See also: Daniel 2:5; Daniel 4:4; Daniel 5:30.
Study Notes — Daniel 5:30
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- Context
- Cross References
- Daniel 5:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Daniel 5:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 5:30
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 5:30
- Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 5:30
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 5:30
- Barnes' Notes on Daniel 5:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 5:30
- Sermons on Daniel 5:30
Context — Daniel Interprets the Handwriting
28PERES means that your kingdom has been divided and given over to the Medes and Persians.”
29Then 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.
30That very night Belshazzar king of the Chaldeans was slain,
31and Darius the Mede received the kingdom at the age of sixty-two.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 51:31 | One courier races to meet another, and messenger follows messenger, to announce to the king of Babylon that his city has been captured from end to end. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 51:57 | I will make her princes and wise men drunk, along with her governors, officials, and warriors. Then they will fall asleep forever and not wake up,” declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 51:39 | While they are flushed with heat, I will serve them a feast, and I will make them drunk so that they may revel; then they will fall asleep forever and never wake up, declares the LORD. |
| 4 | Isaiah 21:4–9 | My heart falters; fear makes me tremble. The twilight of my desire has turned to horror. They prepare a table, they lay out a carpet, they eat, they drink! Rise up, O princes, oil the shields! For this is what the Lord says to me: “Go, post a lookout and have him report what he sees. When he sees chariots with teams of horsemen, riders on donkeys, riders on camels, he must be alert, fully alert.” Then the lookout shouted: “Day after day, my lord, I stand on the watchtower; night after night I stay at my post. Look, here come the riders, horsemen in pairs.” And one answered, saying: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon! All the images of her gods lie shattered on the ground!” |
| 5 | Jeremiah 51:11 | Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers! The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her, for it is the vengeance of the LORD— vengeance for His temple. |
| 6 | Isaiah 47:9 | These two things will overtake you in a moment, in a single day: loss of children, and widowhood. They will come upon you in full measure, in spite of your many sorceries and the potency of your spells. |
| 7 | Daniel 5:1–2 | Later, King Belshazzar held a great feast for a thousand of his nobles, and he drank wine with them. 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 5:30 Summary
This verse tells us that Belshazzar, the king of the Chaldeans, was killed on the very same night that he had Daniel, a prophet of God, honored and promoted in his kingdom (Daniel 5:29). This event shows us that God is in control of all things, and that those who disobey Him will face judgment, as seen in Daniel 5:22-23. Just like Belshazzar, we must recognize God's power and authority in our lives, and surrender to His will, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6. By doing so, we can avoid the fate of Belshazzar and instead experience the blessings and peace that come from following God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What led to the death of Belshazzar king of the Chaldeans?
Belshazzar's death was a direct result of his disobedience and defiance against God, as seen in Daniel 5:22-23, where he is warned about his actions but fails to heed the warning, ultimately leading to his demise as prophesied in Daniel 5:28-29.
Who was responsible for the death of Belshazzar?
Although the verse does not explicitly state who killed Belshazzar, it is implied that the Medes and Persians, led by Darius the Mede, were responsible, as they had been prophesied to conquer the Chaldean kingdom in Daniel 5:28 and received the kingdom in Daniel 5:31.
What can we learn from the sudden death of Belshazzar?
The sudden death of Belshazzar serves as a reminder of the sovereignty and power of God, as seen in Psalm 75:7, which says that God is the One who puts down one and exalts another, highlighting the importance of humility and obedience to God's will.
How does this event relate to the broader biblical narrative?
The fall of the Chaldean kingdom and the rise of the Medo-Persian empire set the stage for the events of the book of Daniel, including the reign of Darius and the subsequent empires, ultimately pointing to the fulfillment of God's plan in Jesus Christ, as seen in Daniel 2:44-45 and Revelation 11:15.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I can apply the lesson of Belshazzar's sudden death to my own life, recognizing the sovereignty and power of God?
- How can I cultivate a heart of humility and obedience to God's will, avoiding the pitfalls of pride and disobedience that led to Belshazzar's downfall?
- In what ways can I trust in God's providence and timing, even when circumstances seem uncertain or unpredictable, as seen in the sudden fall of the Chaldean kingdom?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender to God's will, recognizing that He is the One who puts down one and exalts another, as seen in Psalm 75:7?
Gill's Exposition on Daniel 5:30
In that night was Belshazzar, the king of the Chaldeans, slain.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Daniel 5:30
In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain. In that night was Belshazzar ... slain. Herodotus and Xenophon confirm Daniel as to the suddenness of the event.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Daniel 5:30
Which the heathen histories do also confirm. This shows the severity of God’ s judgment against the highest offenders, Psalms 2$ Psalms 90$ Psalms 149$ . It also confirms the truth of God’ s threatenings, and of the hand-writing, as Daniel interpreted. Some are sad instances of God’ s veracity.
Trapp's Commentary on Daniel 5:30
Daniel 5:30 In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain. Ver. 30. In that night was Belshazzar … slain.] By Gaddatha and Gobrya, two of Cyrus’ s commanders, who had been wronged by Belshazzar (as Xenophon also testifieth), and now took revenge on him, after that they had betrayed the city, and brought in Cyrus’ s army. So fell that famous Babylon: fuit Ilium et inyen, gloria Teucrorum. Xenoph. Cyrop., lib. vii.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Daniel 5:30
Verse 30. In that night was Belshazzar - slain.] Xenophon says, he was despatched by two lords, Gadatas and Gobrias, who went over to Cyrus, to avenge themselves of certain wrongs which Belshazzar had done them. We have already seen that Cyrus entered the city by the bed of the Euphrates, which he had emptied, by cutting a channel for the waters, and directing them into the marshy country.
Barnes' Notes on Daniel 5:30
In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain - On the taking of Babylon, and the consequences, see the notes at Isaiah 13:17-22; Isaiah 45:1-2. The account which Xenophon (“Cyrop.” vii.
Whedon's Commentary on Daniel 5:30
30, 31. For the facts connected with the capture of Babylon see Introduction, III, 4. Took — Rather, “received” (R.V.).
Sermons on Daniel 5:30
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(Daniel) Nebuchadnezzar's Dream - Part 2 by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Daniel chapter two and the image that Nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream. The image had a head of gold, breast and arms of silver, belly and th |
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Belshazzer by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon, the preacher uses the story of Belshazzar from the book of Daniel to illustrate the consequences of ignoring God's offer of salvation. Belshazzar, a pleasure-loving |
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Daniel 5 by Robert F. Adcock | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Belshazzar from the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the unexpected and being spiritually ready to leav |
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God Speaking to America - Part 2 by J.C. Hibbard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for individuals to make a stand and serve God. He calls out backsliders who have not been actively serving God and challenges them |
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Atlantic Lyman conf.1972-02 Studies in Daniel 05 by Joseph Balsan | In this sermon, the preacher discusses a biblical story about a king who was terrified by the appearance of a man's hand writing on a wall. The preacher emphasizes the fear and ter |
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Daniel in the Critic's Den by Robert Anderson | Robert Anderson delivers a sermon on the book of Daniel, addressing the controversy surrounding its authenticity and historical accuracy. He refutes the claims made by critics, hig |
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Belshazzar's Feast and the Fall of Babylon by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord preaches on the downfall of Belshazzar and the fall of Babylon as prophesied in the book of Daniel. The sermon highlights the divine judgment on the wicked world, |