Daniel 5:12

God's Word

This Daniel (who had been renamed Belteshazzar) was found to have knowledge, judgment, and an extraordinary spirit. He has the ability to interpret dreams, solve riddles, and untangle problems. Now, call Daniel, and he will tell ⌞you⌟ what it means.”

Cross References

Psalm 16:3

Those who lead holy lives on earth are the noble ones who fill me with joy.

Proverbs 12:26

A righteous person looks out for his neighbor, but the path of wicked people leads others astray.

Proverbs 17:27

Whoever has knowledge controls his words, and a person who has understanding is even-tempered.

Ezekiel 28:3

You think that you are wiser than Daniel and that no secret can be hidden from you.

Daniel 1:17

God gave these four men knowledge, wisdom, and the ability to understand all kinds of literature. Daniel could also understand all kinds of visions and dreams.

Daniel 1:7

The chief-of-staff gave them ⌞Babylonian⌟ names: To Daniel he gave the name Belteshazzar. To Hananiah he gave the name Shadrach. To Mishael he gave the name Meshach. And to Azariah he gave the name Abednego.

Daniel 2:26

The king asked Daniel (who had been renamed Belteshazzar), “Can you tell me the dream I had and its meaning?”

Daniel 4:19

Then Daniel (who had been renamed Belteshazzar) was momentarily stunned. What he was thinking frightened him. I told him, “Belteshazzar, don’t let the dream and its meaning frighten you.” Belteshazzar answered, “Sir, I wish that the dream were about those who hate you and its meaning were about your enemies.

Daniel 4:8

Finally, Daniel came to me. (He had been renamed Belteshazzar after my god ⌞Bel⌟.) The spirit of the holy gods is in him. I told him the dream:

Daniel 5:14

I’ve heard that you have the spirit of the gods and that you have insight, good judgment, and extraordinary wisdom.

Daniel 5:16

I have heard that you can interpret such things and untangle problems. If you can read the writing and tell ⌞me⌟ its meaning, you will be dressed in purple, wear a gold chain on your neck, and become the third-highest ruler in the kingdom.”

Daniel 6:3

This man, Daniel, distinguished himself among the other officials and satraps because there was an extraordinary spirit in him. The king thought about putting him in charge of the whole kingdom.

Daniel 6:4

So the other officials and satraps tried to find something to accuse Daniel of in his duties for the kingdom. But they couldn’t find anything wrong because he was trustworthy. No error or fault could be found.

Colossians 1:29

I work hard and struggle to do this while his mighty power works in me.