Daniel 5:12-14

EasyEnglish Bible

¹² His name was Daniel, but the king called him Belteshazzar. He was very clever and he knew many things. He could explain what dreams mean. He could find the answer to difficult problems. Send somebody to bring Daniel here. He will tell you what these words mean.’

Belshazzar asks Daniel to explain the message

¹³ So they brought Daniel to stand in front of the king. The king said to him, ‘Are you one of the men that my father, the king, brought here from Judah? Is your name Daniel? ¹⁴ I have heard that the spirit of the gods is in you. You are very wise and clever. I have heard that you understand many things.