Daniel 5:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Daniel 5:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Daniel 5:20 is a verse from the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Daniel 5:20 — KJV
“But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him: in pride: or, to deal proudly deposed: Chaldee, made to come down”
— Daniel 5:20 (KJV)
Daniel 5:20 in Context — About the Book of Daniel
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Cross-References for Daniel 5:20
“And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 5:20: heart, pride, come
“Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground. glory: Heb. brightness”
Shares key themes with Daniel 5:20: throne, glory, made
“Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not:”
Shares key themes with Daniel 5:20: made, come, down
“But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as appeareth this day.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 5:20: heart, hardened, made
“And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 5:20: took, come, down
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