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Belshazzar
Belshazzar in the Bible — the king of Babylon, son of Nebuchadnezzar (DAN 5:1). Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “master of the treasure”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 3 names
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (3)
Belshazzarproper name
- Hebrew
- בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר
- Transliteration
- beləshatsar
- Meaning
- Bel protect the king
- Greek
- Βαλτασαρ
- Reference
- DAN 5:1
- Strong's
- H1113
King Belshazzartitle
- Hebrew
- מַלְכָּא בֵלְשַׁאצַּר
- Transliteration
- maləka beləshatsar
- Meaning
- king Belshazzar
- Greek
- none
- Reference
- DAN 5:9
- Strong's
- H4430, H1113
King of Babylontitle
- Hebrew
- מֶֽלֶךְ־בָּבֶל
- Transliteration
- melek bavel
- Meaning
- king of Babel
- Greek
- none
- Reference
- DAN 7:1
- Strong's
- H4430, H895
Family & Relationships (1)
son
Nebuchadnezzar(DAN 5:1)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Belshazzar in the Bible?
Belshazzar is described in the Bible as the king of Babylon, son of Nebuchadnezzar (DAN 5:1).
What does the name Belshazzar mean?
The name Belshazzar means “master of the treasure” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.