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12 (A)because an excellent spirit, knowledge, and (B)understanding (C)to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and (D)solve problems were found in this Daniel, (E)whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.”

Daniel Interprets the Handwriting

13 Then Daniel was brought in before the king. The king answered and said to Daniel, “You are that Daniel, one of (F)the exiles of Judah, whom the king my father brought from Judah. 14 I have heard of you that (G)the spirit of the gods[a] is in you, and that (H)light and understanding and excellent wisdom are found in you.

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Footnotes

  1. Daniel 5:14 Or Spirit of God

12 He did this because Daniel, whom the king called Belteshazzar,(A) was found to have a keen mind and knowledge and understanding, and also the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles(B) and solve difficult problems.(C) Call for Daniel, and he will tell you what the writing means.(D)

13 So Daniel was brought before the king, and the king said to him, “Are you Daniel, one of the exiles my father the king brought from Judah?(E) 14 I have heard that the spirit of the gods(F) is in you and that you have insight, intelligence and outstanding wisdom.(G)

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