Dan 5:1 | MHM | STEP | Belshazzar's Feast; The Hand-writing on the Wall. This section tells the story of Belshazzar, the king of Babylon, who was celebrating with a great feast. Suddenly, his happiness turned to fear when a mysterious hand wrote a message on the wall. The story shows how Belshazzar insulted God and how God responded by frightening him. We are invited to see what happens to someone who hardens their heart against God. v. 1 : Belshazzar made a big feast for a thousand of his lords. He drank wine in front of them to show off his power and honor. This party may have been for his birthday, a special anniversary, or to honor idols. At the same time, Babylon was being besieged by Cyrus, but Belshazzar was not worried. Instead of being afraid or serious, he chose to celebrate and ignore the danger outside.

‏ Daniel 5:1

Belshazzar's Feast; The Hand-writing on the Wall.

This section tells the story of Belshazzar, the king of Babylon, who was celebrating with a great feast. Suddenly, his happiness turned to fear when a mysterious hand wrote a message on the wall. The story shows how Belshazzar insulted God and how God responded by frightening him. We are invited to see what happens to someone who hardens their heart against God.

v. 1: Belshazzar made a big feast for a thousand of his lords. He drank wine in front of them to show off his power and honor. This party may have been for his birthday, a special anniversary, or to honor idols. At the same time, Babylon was being besieged by Cyrus, but Belshazzar was not worried. Instead of being afraid or serious, he chose to celebrate and ignore the danger outside.