Daniel 5:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

All of King Belshazzar's highest officials came in, but not one of them could read the writing or tell what it meant,

Cross References

Genesis 41:8

The next morning the king was upset. So he called in his magicians and wise men and told them what he had dreamed. None of them could tell him what the dreams meant.

Isaiah 47:9

Your magic powers and charms will suddenly fail, then you will be a widow and lose your children.

Jeremiah 50:35

I have declared war on you, your officials, and advisers.

Daniel 2:27

Daniel answered: Your Majesty, not even the cleverest person in all the world can do what you are demanding.

Daniel 4:18

“Daniel, that was the dream that none of the wise men in my kingdom were able to understand. But I am sure that you will understand what it means, because the holy gods have given you some special powers.”

Daniel 4:4

I was enjoying a time of peace and prosperity,

Daniel 4:7

After they arrived, I told them my dream, but they were not able to say what it meant.

Daniel 5:15

Neither my advisers nor the men who talk with the spirits of the dead could read this writing or tell me what it means.