Daniel 5:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But I have been told that you understand everything and that you can solve difficult problems. Now then, if you can read this writing and tell me what it means, you will become the third most powerful man in my kingdom. You will wear royal purple robes and have a gold chain around your neck.

Cross References

Genesis 40:8

“We each had a dream last night,” they answered, “and there is no one to tell us what they mean.” Joseph replied, “Doesn't God know the meaning of dreams? Now tell me what you dreamed.”

Genesis 41:15

The king said to him, “I had a dream, yet no one can explain what it means. I am told that you can interpret dreams.”

Genesis 41:42

Then the king took off his royal ring and put it on Joseph's finger. He gave him fine clothes to wear and placed a gold chain around his neck.

Daniel 2:48

The king then presented Daniel with a lot of gifts; he promoted him to governor of Babylon Province and put him in charge of the other wise men.

Daniel 2:6

However, if you do tell me both the dream and its meaning, you will be greatly rewarded and highly honoured. Now tell me the dream and explain what it means.”

Daniel 5:29

Belshazzar gave a command for Daniel to be made the third most powerful man in his kingdom and to be given a purple robe and a gold chain.

Daniel 5:7

The king called in his advisers, who claimed they could talk with the spirits of the dead and understand the meanings found in the stars. He told them, “The man who can read this writing and tell me what it means will become the third most powerful man in my kingdom. He will wear robes of royal purple and a gold chain around his neck.”

Daniel 6:2

In order to make sure that his government was run properly, Darius put three other officials in charge of the governors. One of these officials was Daniel.

Acts 8:18

Simon noticed that the Spirit was given only when the apostles placed their hands on the people. So he brought money