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Daniel 5:15 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Daniel 5:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 5 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And now the wise men, the astrologers, have been brought in before me, that they should read this writing, and make known unto me the interpretation thereof: but they could not shew the interpretation of the thing:”
Daniel 5:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Daniel 5:15
The king explains his predicament: the wise men and astrologers were brought to interpret the writing but couldn't. This admission of failure prepares for Daniel's success, establishing that the solution requires divine enablement, not merely human expertise or effort. The king's explanation is straightforward—acknowledging both the problem (mysterious writing) and previous failed attempts (wise men couldn't interpret). This creates expectation: if Daniel succeeds where others failed, it validates the supernatural source of his ability. The verse demonstrates a pattern Scripture frequently sho...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 5:15
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“the Chaldeans”
“and with the multitude of your sorceries”
“I have dreamed a dream”
“and has closed your eyes”