Daniel 5:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Daniel 5:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Daniel 5:28 is a verse from the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Daniel 5:28 — KJV
“PERES; Thy kingdom is divided, and given to the Medes and Persians.”
— Daniel 5:28 (KJV)
Daniel 5:28 in Context — About the Book of Daniel
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Cross-References for Daniel 5:28
“For they went and served other gods, and worshipped them, gods whom they knew not, and whom he had not given unto them: whom he...: or, who had not given to them any portion given: Heb. divided”
Shares key themes with Daniel 5:28: divided, given
“And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 5:28: kingdom, given
“And the LORD hath done to him, as he spake by me: for the LORD hath rent the kingdom out of thine hand, and given it to thy neighbour, even to David: to him: or, for himself me: Heb. mine hand”
Shares key themes with Daniel 5:28: kingdom, given
“And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Solomon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.”
Shares key themes with Daniel 5:28: kingdom, given
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with Daniel 5:28: kingdom, given
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