And now the wise men, the astrologers, have been brought in before me, that they should read this writing, and make known unto me the interpretation thereof: but they could not shew the interpretation of the thing:
So I just had all these wise men and fortune tellers come in to read this mysterious writing and tell me what it means, but none of them could figure it out.
Sometimes the smartest people in the room still can't give you the answers you need.
📚 Historical Context
In the ancient Babylonian Empire, King Belshazzar was hosting a lavish feast when a mysterious hand suddenly appeared and wrote on the palace wall, causing great alarm. He called upon his wise men and astrologers, who were esteemed for their knowledge of divination, magic, and interpreting omens, to explain the writing. However, these experts failed to provide any interpretation, underscoring the inadequacy of pagan wisdom in the face of divine revelation.
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