Daniel 5:8

New American Bible - revised edition

But though all the king’s wise men came in, none of them could either read the writing or tell the king what it meant.

Cross References

Genesis 41:8

Next morning his mind was agitated. So Pharaoh had all the magicians and sages of Egypt summoned and recounted his dream to them; but there was no one to interpret it for him.

Isaiah 47:9

Both these things shall come to you suddenly, in a single day: Complete bereavement and widowhood shall come upon you Despite your many sorceries and the full power of your spells;

Jeremiah 50:35

A sword upon the Chaldeans—oracle of the Lord— upon the inhabitants of Babylon, her princes and sages!

Daniel 2:27

In the king’s presence Daniel made this reply: “The mystery about which the king has inquired, the wise men, enchanters, magicians, and diviners could not explain to the king.

Daniel 4:18

its leaves beautiful, its fruit abundant, providing food for all, under which the wild beasts lived, and in whose branches the birds of the air dwelt—

Daniel 4:4

When the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and diviners had come in, I related the dream before them; but none of them could tell me its meaning.

Daniel 4:7

“These were the visions I saw while in bed: I saw a tree of great height at the center of the earth.

Daniel 5:15

The wise men and enchanters were brought in to me to read this writing and tell me its meaning, but they could not say what the words meant.