Daniel Chapter 5 Verse 29

29 Then Belshazzar commanded, and Daniel was clothed with purple, a chain of gold was put about his neck, and proclamation was made concerning him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.

Belshazzar was true to his word even though Daniel had given him very bad news. He made Daniel ‘king for day’ – literally.

One might have though that Belshazzar would have had Daniel killed on the spot for his effrontery. Why didn’t he?

He may not have wanted to appear untrue to his word in front of his guests. If he had lived, Daniel might not have fared well after the guests were gone.

He may also have thought that God would spare him if he bestowed his gifts on Daniel and made him his prime minister.

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