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Seeking God Only in Crisis
Commentators note that King Belshazzar only sought Daniel after his own wise men failed. He had heard of Daniel's wisdom but ignored him until desperation struck. This serves as a warning against seeking God only for 'curious questions' or in emergencies, rather than pursuing a consistent relationship for salvation and daily guidance.
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Daniel
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Albert Barnes
On Daniel 5:16
18th Century
Theologian
And I have heard of thee... (Daniel 5:11).
Canst make interpretations – Margin, “interpret.” Cha…
John Calvin
On Daniel 5:13–16
16th Century
Theologian
Here the king does not acknowledge his own folly. Instead, without any modesty, he questions Daniel, and as a captive at that: Are you that Dan…
John Gill
On Daniel 5:16
17th Century
Pastor
Commentary on And I have heard of you: That is, by the queen, which he repeats for the sake of observing what she had sai…
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Matthew Henry
On Daniel 5:10–17
17th Century
Minister
Daniel was forgotten at court; he lived privately and was then ninety years of age. Many consult servants of God on curious questions, or to explai…