Bible Strands
Daniel 2:26
The king responded to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, “Are you able to tell me what I saw in the dream, as well as its interpretation?”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The king addresses Daniel, identified by his Babylonian name Belteshazzar, immediately following Arioch's introduction of him to the royal court.
The words — The Hebrew עָנֵה ('aneh) records the king's reply, while הַאִיתָךְ (ha'itaykh) poses a direct question regarding Daniel's capacity to reveal the dream and its explanation.
The thread — This specific naming convention appears in Daniel 1:7 and recurs in Daniel 4:8 and 5:12 to consistently tie his prophetic role to his position within the Babylonian administration.
Why it lands — The text presents a straightforward royal inquiry about the dream's content and meaning, which establishes that the interpretation will depend on divine authority rather than human expertise.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The king answered and said to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, Art thou able to make known unto me the dream which I have seen, and the interpretation thereof?
Cross-references
- Daniel 1:7 The chief official gave them new names: To Daniel he gave the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.
- Daniel 4:8 But at last, into my presence came Daniel (whose name is Belteshazzar after the name of my god, and in whom is the spirit of the holy gods). And I told him the dream:
- Daniel 5:12 did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”
- Daniel 5:16 But I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”
- Genesis 41:15 Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.”
- 1 Samuel 17:33 But Saul replied, “You cannot go out against this Philistine to fight him. You are just a boy, and he has been a warrior from his youth.”
- Daniel 2:3 he said to them, “I have had a dream, and my spirit is anxious to understand it.”
- Daniel 4:18 This is the dream that I, King Nebuchadnezzar, saw. Now, Belteshazzar, tell me the interpretation, because none of the wise men of my kingdom can interpret it for me. But you are able, because the spirit of the holy gods is in you.”