Category:Belshazzar (subject)

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Belshazzar (subject) was the son of King Nabonidus.

Belshazzar in Jewish sources

Belshazzar is mentioned by the Book of Daniel and the Book of Baruch as "the son" of Nebuchadnezzar and the last king of Babylon.

In the Book of Daniel, Belshazzar is accused of profaning the sacred vessels of the Jerusalem Temple in a banquet. As a punishment, the prophet announces the end of his kingdom.

Belshazzar in Scholarship

Belshazzar in Fiction

The narrative of the book of Daniel has fascinated generations of artists and generated masterpieces such as the painting by Rembrandt or the oratorio by William Walton.

Pages in category "Belshazzar (subject)"

The following 45 pages are in this category, out of 45 total.

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