Tag Archives: Daniel 5

found deficient

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230630 found deficient Daniel 5:24-31 (JDV) Daniel 5:24 Therefore, he sent the hand, and this writing was inscribed.Daniel 5:25 “This is the writing that was inscribed: Mene, Mene, Tekel, and Parsin.Daniel 5:26 This is the interpretation of the message: ‘Mene’: … Continue reading →

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the God who keeps you breathing

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230629 the God who keeps you breathing Daniel 5:17-23 (JDV) Daniel 5:17 Then Daniel answered the king, “You may keep your gifts and give your rewards to someone else; however, I will read the inscription for the king and make … Continue reading →

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retrieved from obscurity

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230628 retrieved from obscurity Daniel 5:13-16 (JDV) Daniel 5:13 Then Daniel was brought before the king. The king said to him, “Are you Daniel, one of the exiles from Judah that my predecessor the king brought from Judah?Daniel 5:14 I’ve … Continue reading →

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summon Daniel

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230627 summon Daniel Daniel 5:10-12 (JDV) Daniel 5:10 Because of the outcry of the king and his nobles, the queen came to the banquet hall. “May the king live permanently,” she said. “Don’t let your thoughts terrify you or your … Continue reading →

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none could read the inscription

Posted on June 26, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230626 none could read the inscription Daniel 5:5-9 (JDV) Daniel 5:5 At that same moment the fingers of a mortal human’s hand appeared and began writing on the plaster of the king’s palace wall next to the lampstand. As the … Continue reading →

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party first — pay later

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230625 party first — pay later Daniel 5:1-4 (JDV) Daniel 5:1 King Belshazzar held a large feast for a thousand of his nobles – drinking wine in their presence.Daniel 5:2 Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to … Continue reading →

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last party

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Daniel 5 Belshazzar is drinking from the sacred vessels as he parties with his lords, wives and concubines. Suddenly a disembodied hand appears and writes some strange words on the wall.  The king is terrified, but nobody is able to … Continue reading →

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