“Then Daniel
Was brought in
Before the king.
The king said to Daniel.
‘So!
You are Daniel!
One of the exiles
Of Judah!
My father!
The king!
He brought you
From Judah.
I have heard
Of you.
A spirit
Of the gods
Is in you.
Light
Is found in you.
Understanding
Is found in you!
Excellent wisdom
Is found in you!’”
Daniel went before King Belshazzar. This king said to Daniel that he was one of the exiles from Judah that his father or grandfather, King Nebuchadnezzar, had brought from Judah. Then this king praised Daniel. He said that he heard of Daniel as someone who had the spirit of the gods in him. Also, Daniel had light, understanding, and excellent wisdom. This sounds like it is heading in the right direction as King Belshazzar met Belteshazzar, Daniel, since they had practically the same name.
Eugene Finnegan Bible Project 