Daniel 5:8

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

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Other Translations for Daniel 5:8

BSB
So all the king's wise men came in, but they could not read the inscription or interpret it for him.
AKJV
Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation thereof.
CPDV
Then, in came all the wise men of the king, but they could neither read the writing, nor reveal the interpretation to the king.
ERV
Then came in all the king's wise men: but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation.
NHEB
Then came in all the king's wise men; but they could not read the writing, nor make known to the king the interpretation.
SMT
Then came in all the king's wise ones: and they were not able to read the writing, and to make known the interpretation to the king.

Commentary for Daniel 5:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Daniel 5:8
Summary
All royal advisors fail to comprehend mysterious inscription
Place
Babylon
Event
Wise men cannot interpret
Estimated Time Period
c. 553 BC
Category
Narrative