Daniel 5:5

French Bible (BBB) Bible Bovet Bonnet (1900)

A ce moment parurent des doigts de main d'homme qui écrivaient vis-à-vis du candélabre sur la chaux de la muraille du palais du roi. Et le roi vit le bout de main qui écrivait.

What Does This Mean?

In the middle of a party, a mysterious hand appeared and wrote on the palace wall. King Belshazzar saw the hand, but not the body it belonged to. This event was a divine warning about his impending doom.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're at a birthday party and suddenly you see a hand writing on the wall, but you can't see who the hand belongs to. That's what happened to King Belshazzar. God was using this to warn him about something important.

Historical Background

The Book of Daniel was written by Daniel, a Jewish exile in Babylon, around the 6th century BC. This particular verse describes a momentous event during a feast held by King Belshazzar, where a supernatural hand appeared and wrote a message on the wall.

Living It Out Today

When faced with a sudden and mysterious sign, we should seek understanding from a higher perspective. For example, if you suddenly find a meaningful quote written in your notebook, it might be a sign to reflect on your life choices.

Topics

• prophesy
• divine intervention
• warning
• supernatural
• royalty
• judgment

Related Verses

• Exodus 8:19
• Isaiah 37:21
• Matthew 1:23
• Revelation 17:14
• Ezekiel 24:27

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the hand write on the wall?

The hand wrote a message that was interpreted by Daniel, which foretold the end of Belshazzar's reign and the fall of Babylon.

Who was King Belshazzar?

Belshazzar was a king of Babylon at the time of this event, known for his lavish feasts and defiance against God.

Why did the hand appear?

The hand appeared as a divine message to warn Belshazzar about his impending doom, indicating divine judgment on his actions.

How did King Belshazzar react to seeing the hand?

The Bible describes that Belshazzar was terrified and disturbed by the sight of the hand, which led to his seeking Daniel's interpretation of the message.