Daniel 5:9

Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance was changed in him, and his lords were astonied.

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Other Translations for Daniel 5:9

BSB

Then King Belshazzar became even more terrified, his face grew even more pale, and his nobles were bewildered.

AKJV

Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance was changed in him, and his lords were astonished.

CPDV

Therefore, king Belshazzar was quite confused, and his face was altered, and even his nobles were disturbed.

ERV

Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his countenance was changed in him, and his lords were perplexed.

NHEB

Then was king Belshazzar greatly troubled, and his face turned pale, and his lords were perplexed.

SMT

Then king Belshazzar being greatly terrified, and his brightnesses being changed upon him, and his nobles being perplexed.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Daniel 5:9

ThenH116AdverbwaskingH4430Noun Masculine BelshazzarH1113Proper Name Masculine greatlyH7690 troubledH927VerbandhiscountenanceH2122Noun MasculinewaschangedH8133VerbinhimH5922PrepositionandhislordsH7261Noun MasculinewereastoniedH7672Verb

Commentary for Daniel 5:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Daniel 5:9

Summary

Ruler and officials increasingly troubled by unexplained phenomenon

Place

Babylon

Event

Officials express confusion

Estimated Time Period

c. 553 BC