Daniel 5:11-13

International Standard Version

¹¹ There’s a man in your kingdom in whom dwells^[a] the spirit of the holy gods. During your grandfather’s reign, he was found to have insight, intelligence, and wisdom, like that^[b] of the gods. Your grandfather, King Nebuchadnezzar—your kingly predecessor—appointed him to be chief administrator over the magicians, enchanters,^[c] Chaldeans, and astrologers, ¹² because he was found to have an extraordinary spirit, knowledge, and understanding, along with an ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. His name is Daniel, whom the king renamed Belteshazzar. Call for Daniel, and he will reveal the meaning of the writing.”^[d]

Daniel Interprets the Handwriting

¹³ Then Daniel was brought before the king. The king spoke up and told Daniel, “So you are Daniel, one of the Judean exiles whom my grandfather the king brought from Judah!