Daniel Chapter 5 Review Flashcards

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Who became king after Nebuchadnezzar?

King Belshazzar

Who did King Belshazzar have a great feast for?

A thousand of his lords

What utensils were used to drink the wine?

The gold and silver vessels taken from the temple in Jerusalem

Who drank the wine at the feast?

<p>The king, his lords, his wives, and his concubines</p> Signup and view all the answers

What gods did the king praise during the feast?

<p>The gods of gold and silver, bronze and iron, wood and stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the man's hand write on the wall?

<p>Opposite the lampstand on the plaster of the wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did King Belshazzar react upon seeing the hand writing on the wall?

<p>The king's countenance changed, his thoughts troubled him, the joints of his hips were loosened, and his knees locked against each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did the king call to interpret the writing?

<p>The astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reward was promised for interpreting the writing on the wall?

<p>Clothed with purple, have a chain of gold, and be 3rd ruler in the kingdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who advised King Belshazzar to call Daniel?

<p>The queen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the attributes of Daniel?

<p>Excellent spirit, knowledge, understanding, interpreting dreams, solving riddles, and explaining enigmas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the inscription on the wall?

<p>MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does MENE mean?

<p>God has numbered your kingdom, and finished it</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does TEKEL mean?

<p>You have been weighed in the balance and found wanting</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does PERES mean?

<p>Your kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurred during the seizure of Babylon?

<p>King Belshazzar's death</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who took over Babylon?

<p>Darius the Mede</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Darius the Mede's age when he seized Babylon?

<p>62</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Overview of Daniel Chapter 5

  • King Belshazzar succeeded Nebuchadnezzar and hosted a lavish feast for a thousand of his lords.
  • During the feast, he used gold and silver vessels from the Jerusalem temple for drinking wine.
  • Belshazzar and his guests included his lords, wives, and concubines, while they praised the gods of gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood, and stone.

The Mysterious Writing

  • A disembodied hand appeared and wrote on the wall opposite the lampstand on the plaster, causing a panic in Belshazzar.
  • King Belshazzar experienced a complete physical reaction, his demeanor changing and his knees knocking together due to fear.

Seeking Interpretation

  • The king called upon astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers to interpret the mysterious writing but they could not provide an answer.
  • As a solution, the queen advised Belshazzar to summon Daniel, known for his wisdom and ability to interpret dreams and solve riddles.

Attributes and Insights About Daniel

  • Daniel was recognized for possessing an excellent spirit, profound knowledge, and exceptional understanding, including distinguishing enigmas and interpreting dreams.
  • The inscription on the wall contained the words: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, and UPHARSIN.

Interpretation of the Writings

  • MENE: Signifies that God has numbered Belshazzar's kingdom and brought it to an end.
  • TEKEL: Suggests that Belshazzar has been weighed in the balance and found lacking.
  • PERES: Indicates that the kingdom is divided and will be given to the Medes and Persians.

Consequences and Transition of Power

  • That very night, King Belshazzar was killed as the Babylonian kingdom fell.
  • Darius the Mede took control of Babylon, marking a significant historical change.
  • Darius was 62 years old at the time he seized Babylon, reflecting a transition in leadership.

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