Daniel 5:7

New Century Version

The king called for the magicians, wise men, and wizards of Babylon and said to them, “Anyone who can read this writing and explain it will receive purple clothes fit for a king and a gold chain around his neck. And I will make that person the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”

Cross References

Genesis 41:8

The next morning the king was troubled about these dreams, so he sent for all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. The king told them his dreams, but no one could explain their meaning to him.

Esther 3:1

After these things happened, King Xerxes honored Haman son of Hammedatha the Agagite. He gave him a new rank that was higher than all the important men.

Exodus 7:11

So the king called in his wise men and his magicians, and with their tricks the Egyptian magicians were able to do the same thing.

Proverbs 1:9

Their teaching will be like flowers in your hair or a necklace around your neck.

Song of Solomon 1:10

Your cheeks are beautiful with ornaments, and your neck with jewels.

Isaiah 47:13

You are tired of the advice you have received. So let those who study the sky— those who tell the future by looking at the stars and the new moons— let them save you from what is about to happen to you.

Jeremiah 50:35

The Lord says, “Let a sword kill the people living in Babylon and her officers and wise men!

Ezekiel 16:11

I put jewelry on you: bracelets on your arms, a necklace around your neck,

Daniel 1:20

Every time the king asked them about something important, they showed much wisdom and understanding. They were ten times better than all the fortune-tellers and magicians in his kingdom!

Daniel 1:4

King Nebuchadnezzar wanted only young Israelite men who had nothing wrong with them. They were to be handsome and well educated, capable of learning and understanding, and able to serve in his palace. Ashpenaz was to teach them the language and writings of the Babylonians.

Daniel 2:2

So the king called for his fortune-tellers, magicians, wizards, and wise men, because he wanted them to tell him what he had dreamed. They came in and stood in front of the king.

Daniel 2:27

Daniel answered, “No wise man, magician, or fortune-teller can explain to the king the secret he has asked about.

Daniel 2:48

Then the king gave Daniel many gifts plus an important position in his kingdom. Nebuchadnezzar made him ruler over the whole area of Babylon and put him in charge of all the wise men of Babylon.

Daniel 2:6

But if you tell me my dream and its meaning, I will reward you with gifts and great honor. So tell me the dream and what it means.”

Daniel 4:14

He spoke very loudly and said, ‘Cut down the tree and cut off its branches. Strip off its leaves and scatter its fruit. Let the animals under the tree run away, and let the birds in its branches fly away.

Daniel 5:11

There is a man in your kingdom who has the spirit of the holy gods. In the days of your father, this man showed understanding, knowledge, and wisdom like the gods. Your father, King Nebuchadnezzar, put this man in charge of all the wise men, fortune-tellers, magicians, and wizards.

Daniel 5:15

The wise men and magicians were brought to me to read this writing and to explain what it means, but they could not explain it.

Daniel 5:16

I have heard that you are able to explain what things mean and can find the answers to hard problems. Read this writing on the wall and explain it to me. If you can, I will give you purple clothes fit for a king and a gold chain to wear around your neck. And you will become the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”

Daniel 5:29

Then Belshazzar gave an order for Daniel to be dressed in purple clothes and to have a gold chain put around his neck. And it was announced that Daniel was the third highest ruler in the kingdom.

Numbers 22:17

I will pay you very well, and I will do what you say. Come and put a curse on these people for me.”

Numbers 22:7

The elders of Moab and Midian went with payment in their hands. When they found Balaam, they told him what Balak had said.

Numbers 24:11

Now go home! I said I would pay you well, but the Lord has made you lose your reward.”

1 Samuel 17:25

They said, “Look at this man! He keeps coming out to challenge Israel. The king will give much money to whoever kills him. He will also let whoever kills him marry his daughter. And his father’s family will not have to pay taxes in Israel.”