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Belshazzar calls urgently for the wise men.
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Daniel 5:7

A reward for the meaning

The writing on the wall · Daniel 5

Story guide: Belshazzar summons the wise men and offers honors to whoever can explain the writing.

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7The king called out loudly to bring in the enchanters, the Chaldeans, and the diviners. The king answered and said to the wise men of Babylon, “Any man who reads this writing and makes its interpretation known to me shall be clothed with purple, have a chain of gold around his neck, and rule as third in the kingdom.”

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