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Daniel 5:2

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Belshazzar: Belshazzar is said by Josephus to be the same as Naboandelus, the Nabonadius of Ptolemy, and the Labynetus of Herodotus. He reigned seven years, during which time he was engaged in unsuccessful wars with the Medes and Persians; and at this very time was besieged by Cyrus.

the golden: Daniel 1:2; 2 Kings 24:13, 2 Kings 25:15; 2 Chronicles 36:10, 2 Chronicles 36:18; Ezra 1:7-11; Jeremiah 27:16-22; Jeremiah 52:19

father: or, grandfather, Daniel 5:11, Daniel 5:13, Daniel 5:18; 2 Samuel 9:7; 2 Kings 8:25-27; 2 Chronicles 11:20, 2 Chronicles 15:16; Jeremiah 27:7

taken out: Chal, brought forth

might: Daniel 5:4, Daniel 5:23

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