Daniel 5:24 net — Therefore the palm of a hand was sent from him, and this writing was inscribed.

NET Bible

"Therefore the palm of a hand was sent from him, and this writing was inscribed."

— Daniel 5:24, NET Bible

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Daniel 5 — Context

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He was driven from human society, his mind was changed to that of an animal, he lived with the wild donkeys, he was fed grass like oxen, and his body became damp with the dew of the sky, until he came to understand that the most high God rules over human kingdoms, and he appoints over them whomever he wishes.

22

“But you, his son Belshazzar, have not humbled yourself, although you knew all this.

23

Instead, you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. You brought before you the vessels from his temple, and you and your nobles, together with your wives and concubines, drank wine from them. You praised the gods of silver, gold, bronze, iron, wood, and stone– gods that cannot see or hear or comprehend! But you have not glorified the God who has in his control your very breath and all your ways!

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Therefore the palm of a hand was sent from him, and this writing was inscribed.

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“This is the writing that was inscribed: MENE, MENE, TEQEL, and PHARSIN.

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This is the interpretation of the words: As for mene– God has numbered your kingdom’s days and brought it to an end.

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As for teqel– you are weighed on the balances and found to be lacking.

Daniel 5:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Daniel 5:24 say?
Daniel 5:24 in the NET Bible reads: “Therefore the palm of a hand was sent from him, and this writing was inscribed.”
Where is Daniel 5:24 in the Bible?
Daniel 5:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 5, verse 24.
Who wrote Daniel?
Daniel is traditionally attributed to Daniel (traditional). Conservative scholarship dates Daniel to the 6th century BC; critical scholarship often proposes a 2nd-century-BC date for the apocalyptic portions. It was written c. 605–530 BC.
What is the book of Daniel about?
Daniel is a young exile in Babylon who, with his three friends, refuses to bow to the world's gods. The book combines courageous narratives — the fiery furnace, the lions' den — with sweeping prophetic visions of the kingdoms of earth giving way to the everlasting kingdom of the Son of Man.
What are the major themes of Daniel?
Daniel explores themes including Sovereignty, Faithfulness, Prophecy, Kingdoms, Son of Man. These themes shape the meaning and context of Daniel 5:24.
What translation should I read Daniel 5:24 in?
Daniel 5:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Daniel 5:24?
Daniel 5:24 reads (NET): “Therefore the palm of a hand was sent from him, and this writing was inscribed.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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