Daniel 5:9 web — Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his face was changed in him, and his lords were perplexed.

World English Bible

"Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his face was changed in him, and his lords were perplexed."

— Daniel 5:9, World English Bible

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Daniel 5 — Context

6

Then the king's face was changed in him, and his thoughts troubled him; and the joints of his thighs were loosened, and his knees struck one against another.

7

The king cried aloud to bring in the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. The king spoke and said to the wise men of Babylon, Whoever shall read this writing, and show me its interpretation, shall be clothed with purple, and have a chain of gold about his neck, and shall be the third ruler in the kingdom.

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Then came in all the king's wise men; but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation.

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Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his face was changed in him, and his lords were perplexed.

10

[Now] the queen by reason of the words of the king and his lords came into the banquet house: the queen spoke and said, O king, live forever; don't let your thoughts trouble you, nor let your face be changed.

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There is a man in your kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of your father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, were found in him; and the king Nebuchadnezzar your father, the king, [I say], your father, made him master of the magicians, enchanters, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;

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because an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and showing of dark sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.

Daniel 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Daniel 5:9 say?
Daniel 5:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his face was changed in him, and his lords were perplexed.”
Where is Daniel 5:9 in the Bible?
Daniel 5:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Daniel, chapter 5, verse 9.
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 5:9.
What translation should I read Daniel 5:9 in?
Daniel 5:9 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 5:9?
Daniel 5:9 reads (WEB): “Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his face was changed in him, and his lords were perplexed.” 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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