Daniel 5:6

Translations

Modern

…his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together.

Traditional

Then the king’s countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another.

Literal

Then the king, his countenance changed about him, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his hips were loosened and his knees knocked, this against this.

Latin

Tunc facies regis commutata est, et cogitationes ejus conturbabant eum: et compages renum ejus solvebantur, et genua ejus ad se invicem collidebantur.

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English

…his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together.

Notes

Daniel 5:5–6

The supernatural hand shocked and terrified the people at the feast. Yet Belshazzar still did not repent (Daniel 5:29; compare Jeremiah 38:19–24; Acts 24:25).

Daniel 5:1–30

All earthly kingdoms eventually end. Nebuchadnezzar's dream suggested that Babylon would fall and a new kingdom would rise (Daniel 2:39).

After Nebuchadnezzar died in 562 BC, violence and corruption grew in Babylon's palaces. During Belshazzar's feast in 539 BC, they even defiled God's holy vessels. God's judgment came quickly that night (Daniel 5:30), and the next kingdom took over (see 2:32, 39; 5:31).

Daniel 2:1–6:28

This section contains stories and dreams from the experiences of Daniel and his friends in Babylon. Daniel used his special gift to understand dreams and showed great skill in the study of literature and science (Daniel 1:17). Chapter 2 provides a broad overview of history until God's kingdom appears (Daniel 2:44–49). Daniel 3–6 describes the fall of Babylon and the rise of Persia. History is moving toward a clear goal. That goal is the everlasting kingdom of God (Daniel 2:44; 4:2–3, 34; 6:26).

Theme notes and profiles

Babylon Daniel

Events

Prophecies of Danielc. 606 BC

Related verses

Daniel 7:28
Thus ends the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts troubled me greatly, and my face turned pale. But I kept the matter to myself.”
Ezekiel 7:17
Every hand will go limp, and every knee will turn to water.
Nahum 2:10
She is emptied! Yes, she is desolate and laid waste! Hearts melt, knees knock, bodies tremble, and every face grows pale!
Daniel 4:5
I had a dream, and it frightened me; while I was in my bed, the images and visions in my mind alarmed me.
Ezekiel 21:7
And when they ask, ‘Why are you groaning?’ you are to say, ‘Because of the news that is coming. Every heart will melt, and every hand will go limp. Every spirit will faint, and every knee will turn to water.’ Yes, it is coming and it will surely happen, declares the Lord GOD.”
Psalm 69:23
May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, and their backs be bent forever.
Isaiah 13:7–8
Therefore all hands will fall limp, and every man’s heart will melt.
Daniel 4:19
For a time, Daniel, who was also known as Belteshazzar, was perplexed, and his thoughts alarmed him. So the king said, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream or its interpretation alarm you.” “My lord,” replied Belteshazzar, “may the dream apply to those who hate you, and its interpretation to your enemies!
Daniel 5:9–10
Then King Belshazzar became even more terrified, his face grew even more pale, and his nobles were bewildered.
Hebrews 12:12
Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.
Isaiah 5:27
None of them grows weary or stumbles; no one slumbers or sleeps. No belt is loose and no sandal strap is broken.
Psalm 73:18–20
Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin.

Glossary

Aramaic Book of Daniel Book of Jeremiah Chaldea, Chaldeans Color Inscriptions Kneeling Postexilic Period

Topics

Belshazzar: King of Babylon Conviction: Belshazzar, when he |Saw the Part of the Hand That Wrote| Countenance: Sad Drunkenness: Belshazzar Fear of God: Guilty Symbols and Similitudes: Handwriting on the Wall Unholy Fear: Belshazzar Wicked (People): Warned Women: Social Status of in Persia

Daniel 5:6

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