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Daniel 5:28-1964 bbe — Peres; your kingdom has been cut up and given to the Medes and Persians. Then, by the order of Belshazzar, they put a p…

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Peres; your kingdom has been cut up and given to the Medes and Persians.

Then, by the order of Belshazzar, they put a purple robe on Daniel, and a gold chain round his neck, and a public statement was made that he was to be a ruler of high authority in the kingdom.

That very night Belshazzar, the king of the Chaldaeans, was put to death.

And Darius the Mede took the kingdom, being then about sixty-two years old.

— Daniel 5:28-1964, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians. Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with scarlet, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made a proclamation concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom. In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain. And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old. ”
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“PERES; thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians. Then commanded Belshazzar, and they clothed Daniel with purple, and put a chain of gold about his neck, and made proclamation concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom. In that night Belshazzar the Chaldean king was slain. And Darius the Mede received the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old. ”
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Daniel 5 — Context

And this is the writing which was recorded, Mene, tekel, peres.

This is the sense of the words: Mene; your kingdom has been numbered by God and ended.

Tekel; you have been put in the scales and seen to be under weight.

Peres; your kingdom has been cut up and given to the Medes and Persians.

Then, by the order of Belshazzar, they put a purple robe on Daniel, and a gold chain round his neck, and a public statement was made that he was to be a ruler of high authority in the kingdom.

That very night Belshazzar, the king of the Chaldaeans, was put to death.

And Darius the Mede took the kingdom, being then about sixty-two years old.

Daniel 5:28-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 5:28-1964 say?

Daniel 5:28-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Peres; your kingdom has been cut up and given to the Medes and Persians. Then, by the order of Belshazzar, they put a purple robe on Daniel, and a gold chain round his neck, and a public statement was made that he was to be a ruler of high authority in the kingdom. That very night Belshazzar, the king of the Chaldaeans, was put to death. And Darius the Mede took the kingdom, being then about sixty-two years old.”

Where is Daniel 5:28-1964 in the Bible?

Daniel 5:28-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 5, verses 28–1964.

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 5:28-1964.

What translation should I read Daniel 5:28-1964 in?

Daniel 5:28-1964 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 5:28-1964?

Daniel 5:28-1964 reads (BBE): “Peres; your kingdom has been cut up and given to the Medes and Persians. Then, by the order of Belshazzar, they put a purple robe on Daniel, and a gold chain round his neck, and a public statement was made that he was to be a ruler of high authority in the kingdom. That very night Belshazzar, the king of the Chaldaeans, was put to death. And Darius the Mede took the kingdom, being then about sixty-two years old.” 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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