Belshazzar’s Feast

Belshazzar threw a party for his court, using sacred vessels plundered from the Temple at Jerusalem. When a mysterious message appeared on the wall, the Jewish prophet Daniel explained that it foretold the destruction of Belshazzar’s kingdom, a prophecy which was fulfilled the same night.

45 words

Read the whole story

Return to the Index

Tags

Bible Stories Retold (26) Tales from the Old Testament (15) Bible and Saints (162)

Related Posts

for Belshazzar’s Feast

Bible Stories Retold

The Judgment of Solomon

The tenth-century King of Israel demonstrated his legendary wisdom in a delicate custody battle.

Bible Stories Retold

The Story of Esther

A young Jewish girl is chosen as the Queen of Persia, but quickly finds she has enemies.

Bible Stories Retold

Adam and Eve

Adam and Eve are set in a Garden of carefree delight, but the Snake swears they are victims of a cruel deception.

Bible Stories Retold

Noah’s Flood

God’s love proved to be bigger and stronger than all man’s wickedness.