In the third year of the reign of king Belshazzar a vision appeared unto me, even unto me Daniel, after that which appeared unto me at the first.
In the third year of King Belshazzar's reign, I had another vision, yeah, me, Daniel, and this was after that first one I'd already seen.
Daniel's getting hit with vision number two, and he's making sure you know it's really him telling the story.
📚 Historical Context
Daniel was a Jewish prophet and exile in Babylon during the 6th century BC, serving in the royal court under various kings. This verse introduces a vision he received in the third year of King Belshazzar's reign, who was the son of Nabonidus and acted as co-regent, marking a time of political tension as the Babylonian Empire neared its end. It connects to earlier visions in Daniel's life, emphasizing God's revelations about future empires and events.
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