Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Daniel 5:1 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Daniel 5:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 5 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Writing on the Wall
“Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand.”
Daniel 5:1 (KJV)
Historical Context for Daniel 5:1
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Commentary on Daniel 5:1
Daniel 5 shifts to Belshazzar, Nebuchadnezzar's successor. 'Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand.' The massive banquet demonstrates royal excess and confidence despite Babylon being under siege by Medo-Persian forces (historical context from 5:30-31). The public drinking 'before the thousand' shows the king's shameless indulgence. This feast becomes backdrop for God's judgment, demonstrating that human revelry cannot prevent divine purposes. The contrast between earthly celebration and impending judgment creates dramatic irony th...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 5:1
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“he made a feast for all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media”
“that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles”
“and drunken as with their drink”
“My heart panted”
“her governors and her deputies”
“which was Pharaoh's birthday”
“I will make their feast”
“the Lord”
“Surely this iniquity will not be forgiven you until you die, says the Lord”