Daniel 5:19

Because of the power he gave him, people of every nation and language trembled with fear before him. Those he wished to kill were killed, and those he wished to live were allowed to live. Those he wanted to honor were honored, and those he wanted to humble were humbled.

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In The King James Version

And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.

In Context

18Your Majesty, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar this kingdom, and power, glory, and majesty.

20But when he became arrogant and hard-hearted, acting proudly, he was removed from his royal throne and his glory was taken away from him.

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Cross References

2 Kings 25:28The king of Babylon treated him well and gave him a position of honor higher than the other kings there with him in Babylon.

Ecclesiastes 8:3Don't be quick to walk out on the king without thinking what you're doing, and don't get involved with those who plot against him, for the king can do what he pleases.

Jeremiah 27:5It was by my strength and creative power that I made the earth and the human beings and animals that live there, and I give it to those who are right in my sight.

Daniel 3:4Then a herald announced in a loud voice, “People of all nations and languages, pay attention to the king's command!

Daniel 3:20Then he commanded some of his strongest soldiers, “Tie up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and throw them into the furnace of blazing fire!”

Daniel 4:19When Daniel (also called Belteshazzar) heard this, he was upset for a while, disturbed as he thought about it. The king told him, “Belteshazzar, don't be worried about the dream and what it means.” “My lord, I only wish this dream was for those who hate you and the explanation for your enemies,” Daniel replied.

Matthew Henry on Daniel 5:11-30

Daniel Brought before Belshazzar. ( b. c. 538.) 10 Now the queen, by reason of the words of the king and his lords, came into the banquet house: and the queen spake and said, O king, live for ever: let not thy thoughts trouble thee, nor let thy countenance be changed: 11 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… Read the whole commentary →

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