Daniel 5:11-13
Amplified Bible
11 There is a man in your kingdom in whom is [a]a spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of your father, illumination, understanding and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods were found in him. And [b]King Nebuchadnezzar, your father—your father the king, appointed him chief of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans and diviners. 12 It was because an extraordinary spirit, knowledge and insight, the ability to interpret dreams, clarify riddles, and solve complex problems were found in this Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called and he will give the interpretation.”
Daniel Interprets Handwriting on the Wall
13 Then Daniel was brought in before the king. And the king said to Daniel, “Are you that Daniel who is one of the sons of the exiles of Judah, whom my father the king brought from Judah?
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- Daniel 5:11 Or possibly the Spirit of the Holy God, and so throughout the chapter.
- Daniel 5:11 Twenty-three years have passed since Nebuchadnezzar’s death in 562 b.c.
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