Daniel 5:28 kjv — PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.

King James Version

"PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians."

— Daniel 5:28, King James Version

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“PERES; thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians. ”
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“PERES; your kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.”
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NET
“As for peres– your kingdom is divided and given over to the Medes and Persians.””
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DRB
“PHARES: thy kingdom is divided, and is given to the Medes and Persians.”
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BBE
“Peres; your kingdom has been cut up and given to the Medes and Persians.”
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KJVA
“PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.”
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Daniel 5 — Context

And this is the writing that was written, MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.

This is the interpretation of the thing: MENE; God hath numbered thy kingdom, and finished it.

TEKEL; Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting.

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.

Daniel 5:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 5:28 say?

Daniel 5:28 in the King James Version reads: “PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.”

Where is Daniel 5:28 in the Bible?

Daniel 5:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 5, verse 28.

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.

What translation should I read Daniel 5:28 in?

Daniel 5:28 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?

Daniel 5:28 reads (KJV): “PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.” 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.

Daniel 5:28 kjv — PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.

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