Who was Belshazzar?
Last Babylonian king.
Belshazzar was a king of Babylon mentioned in the book of Daniel in the Hebrew Bible. He was the son of King Nebuchadnezzar II and is known for his behavior of blasphemy and impiety.
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According to the Bible, Belshazzar held a feast and brought out the vessels that had been taken from the Temple in Jerusalem, using them for drinking and praising the gods of gold and silver. During this feast, he saw a mysterious hand writing on the wall, foretelling his doom. That night, Belshazzar was killed and his kingdom was given to Darius the Mede.
The exact historical accuracy of Belshazzar and his rule is still debated among scholars.
- Name meaning
- The name "Belshazzar" is of Babylonian origin and it means "Bel, protect the king" or "Bel's prince." "Bel" is a title used in Mesopotamian religions to refer to various deities, most notably Marduk, the chief god of Babylon. The name is most famously associated with Belshazzar, the last king of Babylon, mentioned in the Book of Daniel in the Bible, who is known for the story of the "writing on the wall" during his feast
- Name origin
- Akkadian
- Role
- Crown prince, viceroy
- First mention
- Daniel 5:1
- Appearances in the Bible
- 8 mentions
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Questions about Belshazzar
Who was Belshazzar in the Bible?
Belshazzar was a king of Babylon mentioned in the book of Daniel in the Hebrew Bible. He was the son of King Nebuchadnezzar II and is known for his behavior of blasphemy and impiety. According to the Bible, Belshazzar held a feast and brought out the vessels that had been taken from the Temple in Jerusalem, using them for drinking and praising the gods of gold and silver. During this feast, he saw a mysterious hand writing on the wall, foretelling his doom. That night, Belshazzar was killed and his kingdom was given to Darius the Mede. The exact historical accuracy of Belshazzar and his rule is still debated among scholars.
What does the name Belshazzar mean?
The name Belshazzar means “The name "Belshazzar" is of Babylonian origin and it means "Bel, protect the king" or "Bel's prince." "Bel" is a title used in Mesopotamian religions to refer to various deities, most notably Marduk, the chief god of Babylon. The name is most famously associated with Belshazzar, the last king of Babylon, mentioned in the Book of Daniel in the Bible, who is known for the story of the "writing on the wall" during his feast”. Origin: Akkadian.
Where is Belshazzar first mentioned in the Bible?
Belshazzar is first mentioned in Daniel 5:1.
How many times is Belshazzar mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 8.
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