That very night Belshazzar, the Chaldean king, was slain. Then by order of Belshazzar they clothed Daniel in purple, with a chain of gold around his neck, and proclaimed him third in governing the kingdom. These words mean: Mene, God has numbered your kingdom and put an end to it Tekel, you have been weighed on the scales and found wanting Peres, your kingdom has been divided and given to the Medes and Persians.” “This is the writing that was inscribed: Mene, Tekel, and Peres. The king was terrified and called Daniel to translate. In response to his dishonorable behavior, a hand appeared and wrote words in an unknown language on the wall. ![]() During a wild drunken feast, he and his guests drunk out of the vessels that his father had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, praising their idols. However, he was soon succeeded by his son Belshazzar, who did not respect the Lord. When Nebuchadnezzar recognized the God of heaven, he was restored to his throne – seven years after he was cast out– and the rest of his reign was blessed. Nebuchadnezzar was cast out from human society, he ate grass like an ox, and his body was bathed with the dew of heaven, until his hair grew like the feathers of an eagle, and his nails like the claws of a bird. A year later, the dream came to pass, as Daniel 4:30 details: Daniel interpreted this dream for him, saying it meant that he would be cast out from society until he recognized that it was God who had given him his glory, and not himself. ![]() Later, King Nebuchadnezzar had another dream where a giant tree was cut down. Because of his interpretation of the dream, Daniel was appointed to be ruler of the province of Babylon and chief prefect over all the wise men of Babylon. ![]() When he was called before King Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel was able to interpret what his dream meant without even hearing it! The dream foretold the future conquering of the Babylonian kingdom. Though they faced pressures to conform to Babylonian society and give up the ways of their people, they stood strong in their faith, and God blessed Daniel with wisdom and the ability to interpret dreams. Interpreter of Dreamsĭaniel lived in captivity in Babylon along with his friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Daniel portrayed in the east buttress of the south entranceĪs we read the story of Daniel, we can be encouraged by his example of steadfast faith and God’s providence. All of them have lessons to teach us about Christian living. This post is the fifth installment in the Basilica’s Biblical Figures series, which highlights the stories of the individuals throughout the Scriptures who are portrayed in “America’s Catholic Church.” While some of them inspire us with their unwavering faithfulness, others serve as sober reminders of the consequences of sin. Review the events of historic significance that have taken place at the Basilica.Stay up-to-date on what’s happening at the Basilica throughout the year.Gain insight into the Basilica through interviews, introductions, videos, and more.View the Basilica’s hours of operation, parking and accessibility information.Take a tour to learn more about the Basilica’s history, architecture, sacred art, and more.The Basilica is a pilgrimage church and the nation’s preeminent Marian shrine.The Basilica is open 365 days a year and hosts nearly one million visitors annually.Explore the unique architecture and sacred art of the largest Roman Catholic church in North America.Discover the rich history of America’s Catholic Church - A Century in the Making.Be transformed through the power and beauty of music in the Roman Catholic Liturgy. ![]()
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