Daniel 5:6

Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another.

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Other Translations for Daniel 5:6

BSB
his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together.
AKJV
Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another.
CPDV
Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts disturbed him, and he lost his self-control, and his knees knocked against one other.
ERV
Then the king's countenance was changed in him, and his thoughts troubled him; and the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another.
NHEB
Then the king's face was turned pale, and his thoughts troubled him; and the joints of his thighs gave way, and his knees began knocking together.
SMT
The king's brightnesses changing, and his thoughts will terrify him, and the knots of his loins breaking forth, and his knees knocked this upon that.

Commentary for Daniel 5:6

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Overview of Daniel 5:6
Summary
Monarch becomes fearful and physically manifests anxiety
Place
Babylon
Event
King experiences terror
Estimated Time Period
c. 553 BC
Category
Narrative