Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Daniel 5:6 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Daniel 5:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Daniel chapter 5 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another. countenance: Cald. brightnesses was changed: Cald. changed it joints: or, girdles: Cald. bindings, or, knots”
Daniel 5:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Daniel 5:6
The king's terrified response to the supernatural handwriting: his countenance changed, thoughts troubled him, joints of his loins loosened, and knees knocked together. This physical description depicts complete terror—loss of color (countenance changed), mental distress (thoughts troubled), loss of strength (loins loosened suggesting collapse of strength/courage), and uncontrollable trembling (knees knocking). The Hebrew/Aramaic idiom 'loins loosened' may suggest loss of bladder control—ultimate humiliation for a proud monarch. This immediate transformation from drunken revelry to abject terr...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Daniel 5:6
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“Daniel”
“and all knees shall be weak as water.”
“void”
“so that they can't see. Let their backs be continually bent.”
“I saw a dream which made me afraid”
“when they tell you”
“and everyone's heart will melt.”
“whose name was Belteshazzar”
“and his face was changed in him”
“and the destroyer destroys. Go up”