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And this is the writing that was inscribed: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And this is the writing that was written—The Babylonians, it seems, were unacquainted with the “characters” that were used and, of course, u…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Mene...—It should be remarked that the word Mene, which occurs twice in the inscription, is found only once in the interp…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Daniel here explains these four words that were written on the wall. The king could not read them, either because of a stupor, or because God dulle…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And this is the writing that was written They are such and such letters, and so to be read, as follows: MENE,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Daniel reads Belshazzar's doom. He had not taken warning by the judgments upon Nebuchadnezzar. And he had insulted God. Sinners are pleased with go…

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