10 The queen entered the banquet hall because of the words of the king and his nobles ; the queen spoke and said , " O king , live forever ! Do not let your thoughts alarm you or your face be pale . 11 "There is a man in your kingdom in whom is a spirit of the holy gods ; and in the days of your father , illumination , insight and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods were found in him. And King Nebuchadnezzar , your father , your father the king , appointed him chief of the magicians , conjurers , Chaldeans and diviners . 12 "This was because e e an extraordinary spirit , knowledge and insight , interpretation of dreams , explanation of enigmas and solving of difficult problems were found in this Daniel , whom the king named Belteshazzar . Let Daniel now be summoned and he will declare the interpretation ."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Daniel 5:10-12
Commentary on Daniel 5:10-17
(Read Daniel 5:10-17)
Daniel was forgotten at court; he lived privately, and was then ninety years of age. Many consult servants of God on curious questions, or to explain difficult subjects, but without asking the way of salvation, or the path of duty. Daniel slighted the offer of reward. He spoke to Belshazzar as to a condemned criminal. We should despise all the gifts and rewards this world can give, did we see, as we may by faith, its end hastening on; but let us do our duty in the world, and do it all the real service we can.