Daniel 5:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Now the queen by reason of the words of the king and his lords came into the banquet house: and the queen spake and said, O king, live for ever: let not thy thoughts trouble thee, nor let thy countenance be changed:”
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Read Full Chapter →The queen mother enters and urges the king not to be overwhelmed by fear.
What Does Daniel 5:10 Mean?
Hearing the commotion, the queen, likely the queen mother who remembers earlier days, enters the banquet hall. She greets the king with the customary blessing and gently calms him, telling him not to let his thoughts trouble him or his face be so changed. Her composure stands out against the panic.
Sometimes wisdom comes from memory, from those who recall how God has worked before. The queen has not forgotten Daniel, and her steady words turn the king toward the help he needs. In moments of fear, the counsel that points us to God's faithful servants and God's past dealings is a mercy. She redirects a terrified court away from despair and toward the one through whom the Lord still speaks.
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What does Daniel 5:10 mean?
The queen mother enters and urges the king not to be overwhelmed by fear.