Daniel 5:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then they brought the golden vessels that were taken out of the temple of the house of God which was at Jerusalem; and the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, drank in them.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So they actually brought out those sacred golden cups and bowls that had been stolen from God's temple in Jerusalem. The king, all his officials, his wives, and his side pieces were literally drinking from holy vessels like they were regular party cups.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Using what's sacred for your own selfish party is never going to end well.

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