CHARACTER STUDY ~ BELSHAZZAR

Belshazzar is often known for his feast which he desecrated the gold and silver vessels from the temple of God. It was during the feast that a hand appeared and wrote on the wall. Daniel came to his rescue to interpret the writing for him. Unfortunately, he died without repenting unlike his father Nebuchadnezzar.

Lessons from Belshazzar's character;

¶ Belshazzar was the king of the Chaldeans who had no regard for God despite witnessing all that happened in the reign of his father. Experience should not be gained only through our actions but from those of others so we can be guided in life.

¶ He was a king who loves orgies. His guests were his lords, his wives, and his concubines. Too much of everything is bad. This was what led to Belshazzar's downfall. 

¶ He loved to also show off. He gave the command to bring the gold and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the temple which had been in Jerusalem, so that the king and his lords, his wives, and his concubines might drink from them. His show-off attitude prevented him from thinking twice about the consequences of his actions.

¶ Despite his disregarding God yet he became conscious he has crossed the limit when he saw the hand on the wall. His countenance changed, and his thoughts troubled him so that the joints of his hips were loosened and his knees knocked against each other. He then called for spiritual assistance.

¶ He was also a man of his word. He did exactly as he said he will do to anyone who interprets the writings. Even when Daniel declined the offer, he fulfilled his promise. 

¶ We need to reverend God, especially in things that directly relate to Him. 

Supporting Scripture: Daniel 5