Quick Facts
Who was the king of Babylon in Daniel 5?
Belshazzar
What four words were written on the wall?
MENE MENE TEKEL UPHARSIN
Who took over the kingdom after Belshazzar?
Darius the Median
What did Belshazzar use from God’s temple during the feast?
gold and silver vessels
What does “Mene” mean?
God has numbered your kingdom and finished it
Why couldn’t the wise men interpret the writing?
They didn’t understand its divine meaning
What suddenly appeared and what did it do during the feast? (Daniel 5:5)
Fingers of a man’s hand writing on the wall
What does “Tekel” mean?
You have been weighed and found wanting
What did Belshazzar promise Daniel for the interpretation? (Dan. 5:16)
A scarlet robe, gold chain, and third highest position in the kingdom
How did Belshazzar react to the writing? 4 part answer (Daniel 5:6)
His countenance changed, he was troubled (afraid), joints of his loins loose (soiled himself), and knees knocked against each other.
What does “Peres/Upharsin” mean?
Your kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and Persians
Who reminded the king of the one who has the Spirit of the gods?
The Queen
Who was called in to interpret the handwriting on the wall?
Daniel
What happened to Belshazzar that night?
He was killed
Which river ran through Babylon and played a role in its fall?
Euphrates