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Daniel 5:16 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Daniel 5:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 5 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I have heard of thee, that thou canst make interpretations, and dissolve doubts: now if thou canst read the writing, and make known to me the interpretation thereof, thou shalt be clothed with scarlet, and have a chain of gold about thy neck, and shalt be the third ruler in the kingdom. make interpretations: Cald. interpret, etc”
Daniel 5:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Daniel 5:16
Belshazzar makes his offer to Daniel: interpret the writing and receive scarlet clothing, gold chain, and position as third ruler. The king assumes Daniel, like others, will be motivated by rewards—honor, wealth, and power. This reveals Belshazzar's worldview: everyone has a price; wisdom is a commodity that can be purchased. Daniel's forthcoming response (v.17)—'Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will read the writing unto the king'—will directly challenge this assumption. True prophetic ministry isn't motivated by reward but by commitment to God's truth. The ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 5:16
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“the Chaldeans”
“We have dreamed a dream, and there is no one who can interpret it. Joseph said to them”
“and they clothed Daniel with purple”
“he offered them money”