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Daniel 5:17 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Daniel 5:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 5 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation. rewards: or, fee”
Daniel 5:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Daniel 5:17
Daniel's response to offered rewards demonstrates integrity: 'Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation.' Daniel refuses bribes that might compromise message delivery. He'll serve truth regardless of personal benefit. The phrase 'yet I will' shows he'll provide interpretation not for reward but out of prophetic obligation. This establishes his credibility—he has no vested interest in pleasing the king. Contrast with pagan wise men who depended on royal favor; Daniel's security rests in God, ...
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Cross-References for Daniel 5:17
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“As Yahweh lives”
“lest you should say”
“What have I to do with you? get you to the prophets of your father”
“May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of God with money!,But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.,,,,,,,,”
“and they clothed Daniel with purple”
“Didn't my heart go with you”
“and will not be disappointed.”
“you shall receive of me gifts and rewards and great honor: therefore show me the dream and the interpretation of it.”