Belshazar
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Belshazar has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Bible in a Year (Oct 2025). Key figure in Daniel 5 read in the episode; his feast and the “handwriting on the wall” serve as a warning about pride, sacrilege, and the downfall of kingdoms.
King of Babylon in the Book of Daniel (often identified with Belshazzar) at Neo-Babylonian Empire (biblical narrative context) specializing in Ancient Near Eastern monarchy (biblical narrative context).
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on The Bible in a Year |
| Role | King of Babylon in the Book of Daniel (often identified with Belshazzar) |
| Affiliation | Neo-Babylonian Empire (biblical narrative context) |
Who talks about Belshazar on podcasts?
Father Mike Schmitz brought up Belshazar; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on The Bible in a Year.
- Day 240 God’s Sovereignty and the Call to Humility — Pride and the Fall of Kings on The Bible in a Year (Oct 2025) — Father Mike Schmitz