Definition: There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom [is] the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king, [I say], thy father, made master of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, [and] soothsayers;

Explanation: Okay, let’s break down this passage from Daniel 5. It’s a really interesting story about a king and his servant. Here's an explanation in simpler terms: The Basic Story: King Belshazzar, the king of Babylon, is having a very lavish feast. He’s using strange lights and symbols to try and impress everyone. His advisor,ózah, notices that the people are looking at him strangely and asks him why. Ózah tells the King about Daniel, his chief official, who has been behaving oddly. Daniel is pretending to be wiser than he actually is! What’s Happening – It's a Trick: Daniel is cleverly playing a game. He pretends to show off his wisdom by asking a question that seems like it involves divine knowledge. He’s essentially saying, “I know things that no one else knows.” The Key Point - It’s About Wisdom & Divine Knowledge: Belshazzar's advisors are trying to trick him into revealing secrets about the gods. Daniel is demonstrating a deep and genuine understanding of God – that kind of wisdom that comes from a relationship with Him, not from human power or trickery. What’s the Significance? This verse shows that: Belshazzar was trying to manipulate the King. He wanted to gain power through deception. Daniel’s actions were a sign of God's favor. He wasn't just being clever; he was demonstrating a connection to the divine. God is watching and judging. The fact that Belshazzar sought to trick Daniel shows that God is aware of human ambition and deception. In short: It’s about a king trying to appear wise but being tricked by a clever servant who reveals true wisdom – wisdom that comes from a relationship with the divine. --- Do you want me to explain any specific part in more detail, or perhaps explore the themes of this passage? For example, we could talk about: The symbolism of the lights and symbols What the verse says about the King’s actions Its connection to biblical prophecy