Daniel 5:1

בֵּלְשַׁאצַּ֣ר מַלְכָּ֗א עֲבַד֙ לְחֶ֣ם רַ֔ב לְרַבְרְבָנ֖וֹהִי אֲלַ֑ף וְלָקֳבֵ֥ל אַלְפָּ֖א חַמְרָ֥א שָׁתֵֽה
Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand.
Select a Hebrew word above to see its details.

בֵּלְשַׁאצַּ֣ר
בֵּלְשַׁאצַּ֣ר
Root word a name — transliterate it ("Belshazzar")
Dictionary form: בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר · bay-leh-shahts-SAHR

Noun — Proper Name

In the KJV here: belshazzar
belshazzar ×4 o belshazzar ×1 of belshazzar ×1 was belshazzar ×1
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Belshazzar — Standard modern spelling; use in all narrative contexts.
King Belshazzar — Adds royal title when his role is being emphasized.
Belshazzar the king — Formal appositive form, mirrors Hebrew word order closely.

BDB9377 H1113 H1112

BDB9376 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9378

בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר proper name, masculine king of Babylonian, according to Dan 5:1; Dan 5:2; Dan 5:9; Dan 5:22; Dan 5:29 (Biblical Hebrew id., p. 128) = בֵּלְאשַׁצַּר vDan 5:30; Dan 7:1 Βαλτασαρ; see BevEncy. Bib. Belshazzar DrDu xxviii f..

belshazzar
bēlĕšaʾṣṣar
Bel protect the king
Belshatstsar, a Babylonian king
  • king of Babylon at the time of its fall; he to whom Daniel interpreted the writing on the wall

מַלְכָּ ֗א
מַלְכָּ
Root word king, kings, royal
֗א
Prefix — article the
Dictionary form: מֶלֶךְ · meh-LEK

Noun — Common, masculine singular, determined state determined — includes "the" (Aramaic)

In the KJV here: the king
the king ×75 o king ×19 the kings ×12 king ×10 kings ×9 unto the king ×9 and the king ×7 to the king ×6
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king — Standard modern rendering; broadly suitable in most contexts.
monarch — Formal or literary tone; emphasizes sovereign authority.
ruler — Broader term; useful when royal title is less central.
sovereign — Elevated register; stresses supreme political power.
royal — Adjectival use; prefer when modifying a noun directly.

BDB9662 H4429 H4430

BDB9661 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9663

מֶ֫לֶךְ178 noun masculine king (general Semitic; see Biblical Hebrew); — ׳מ absolute Dan 2:10 + 2 t.; construct Dan 4:34 + 6 t.; usually emphatic מַלְכָּא Ezra 4:8 + 154 t., ָ  ה Dan 2:11 plural מַלְכִין Ezra 4:15 + 9 t., ִ  ים Ezra 4:13 (Hebraism, BeRy M41*); emphatic מַלְכַיָּא Dan 2:44 + 2 t.; — king Dan 2:4; Dan 2:5 + 132 t. Daniel; Ezra 4:8; Ezra 4:11 + 42 t. Ezra (מֶלָךְ מַלְכַיָּא of Nebuchadnezzar Dan 2:37, of Artaxerxes Ezra 7:12 [compare Cooke71.3, of Xerxes]; מַלְכִין Dan 7:17 = kingdoms, compare מַלְכוּ vDan 7:23).

king, kings, royal
melek
a king
  • king

עֲבַד֙
עֲבַד֙
Root word made, do, done, cut, did, …
Dictionary form: עֲבַד · uh-BAHD

Verb — Peal, Perfect (Qatal), third person masculine singular simple action (Aramaic) — like Hebrew Qal completed action — try "he ___ed" or "he has ___ed" the built-in subject is "he (or it)"

In the KJV here: made
made ×4 and he doeth ×1 and he worketh ×1 and that they have moved ×1 be made ×1 do ×1 doest thou ×1 done ×1
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do — Most versatile, general-purpose choice for any context.
make — Prefer when emphasizing creation or production of something.
carry out — Good for executing commands, orders, or decrees.
perform — Formal register; suits ritual, official, or ceremonial acts.
execute — Strong; best for judicial or authoritative actions.
accomplish — Highlights completion or achievement of a task.

BDB9745 H5648 H5647

BDB9744 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9746

ע

עֲבַד verb make, do (ᵑ7, Syriac, Old Aramaic, Nabataean, Palmyrene, Egyptian Aramaic (S-CPap.; compare אַזְדָּא); = Biblical Hebrew עָבַד, q. v., but in meaning || עשׂה); —

Pe`al Perfect 3 masculine singular ׳ע Dan 3:1 +, 2 masculine singular עֲבַ֑דְתְּ (K§ 13, 2) Dan 4:32 1 singular עַבְדֵֿת Dan 3:15; Dan 6:23, 3 masculine plural עֲבַ֫דוּ Ezra 6:13 +; Imperfect 2 masculine plural תַּעְבְּדוּן (Baer K§ 38. 1. b); תַּעַבְדוּן Gi Str) Ezra 6:8; Ezra 7:18 Infinitive מֶעְבַּד (K§ 15, a) 2)) Ezra 4:22; Ezra 7:18 (מֶעְבַּ֑ד); Participle active עָבֵד Ezra 7:26 +, feminine singular עָֽבְדָא Dan 7:21 masculine plural עָֽבְדִין Ezra 4:15 —
1. make, accusative of thing Dan 3:1; Dan 3:15 and (of creation) Jer 10:11 make a feast Dan 5:1, war Dan 7:21 (עם person). ded. of temple Ezra 6:16.
2. do, accusative of deed, Dan 4:32 (of God), Dan 6:23; Ezra 4:15; Ezra 4:22 do, act, כְּנֵמָא, thus, Ezra 6:13, כ, according to, Dan 7:18 and (of God) Dan 4:32, absolute Dan 6:11 accusative +ב of thing Ezra 7:18 do something with, +עִם person Ezra 6:8 do, perform, accusative of God's law Ezra 7:26, accusative of signs, etc. (subject God) Dan 6:28 and (+עִם person) Dan 3:32. Hithpe`el Imperfect 3 masculine singular יִתְעֲבֵד Ezra 6:11 +, דִ֑֯ Ezra 6:12; Ezra 7:21 2 masculine plural תִּתְעַבְדוּן Dan 2:5 Participle מִתְעֲבֵד Ezra 7:26, בֶדֿ- Ezra 4:19, feminine singular עַבְדָא- Ezra 5:3 —
1. be made into, with noun predicate, Dan 2:5; Dan 3:29; Ezra 6:11.
2. be done, wrought, Ezra 4:19; Ezra 5:8 (subject עֲבִידְתָּא); be performed, executed, of command Ezra 6:12; Ezra 7:21; Ezra 7:23, judgment Ezra 7:26.

made, do, done, cut, did, …
ʿăbad
to do, make, prepare, keep, etc
  • to make, do
    • (P'al)
      • to make, create
        • "to do, perform
      (Ithp'al)
      • to be made into
        • "to be done, be wrought, be performed, be executed, be carried out

לְחֶ֣ם
לְחֶ֣ם
Root word feast
Dictionary form: לְחֶם · leh-HEM

Noun — Common, masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: feast
feast ×1
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banquet — Formal, celebratory meal; fits royal or ceremonial contexts.
feast — Modernized KJV form; festive communal eating.
meal — Neutral, everyday register; broader applicability.
dinner — Informal; good for intimate or domestic settings.
celebration — Emphasizes festive occasion over the food itself.

BDB9643 H3900 H3899

BDB9642 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9644

לְחֵם (K§ 54, 3. 7) noun masculine feast (ᵑ7 Syriac bread, so Biblical Hebrew, q. v. √ II. לחם); — absolute ׳עֲבַד ל Dan 5:1 made a feast.

feast
lĕḥem
(for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
  • feast, bread

רַ֔ב
רַ֔ב
Root word great, master, stout, captain, chief, …
Dictionary form: רַב · rahb

Adjective — masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: a great
a great ×2 great ×2 master ×2 the great ×2 and chief ×1 lord ×1 of the great ×1 the captain ×1
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great — Most versatile; fits size, number, or importance.
chief — Prefer for titles or leadership roles.
commander — Ideal for military or official contexts.
lord — Use for high-status, authoritative figures.
mighty — Emphasizes power or strength over rank.
numerous — Best when referring to large quantities or multitudes.

BDB9880 H7229 H7260

BDB9879 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9881

רַב adjective great (ᵑ7 Syriac); — absolute Dan 2:31 +, construct vDan 2:14 +; emphatic masculine רַבָּא Ezra 4:10 +; feminine רַבְּתָא Dan 4:27 masculine plural redupl. רַבְרְבִין (K§ 59, 4) Dan 3:33, feminine plural בָן- Dan 2:48 +, emphatic ָ֯ תָא Dan 7:11; Dan 7:17 —
  l. great, literally, of image Dan 2:31, rock vDan 2:35, city Dan 4:27, sea Dan 7:2, beast vDan 7:3 vDan 7:17, teeth vDan 7:7, gifts Dan 2:48 great, imposing, feast Dan 5:1, signs Dan 3:33, words Dan 7:8; Dan 7:11; Dan 7:20 with מִן compare Dan 7:20.

2. figurative of power, influence, etc.: great king Dan 2:10; Ezra 4:10; Ezra 5:11 (compare Zinjirli מלכן רברבן Cooke183), God Ezra 5:8; Dan 2:45.
3. as noun = captain, chief: רַב טַבָּחַיָּא Dan 2:14, סִגְנִין ׳ר vDan 2:48, חַרְטֻמַּיָּא ׳ר Dan 4:6; Dan 5:11.

great, master, stout, captain, chief, …
rab
abundant
  • (adj) great
    • great
      • "great (figurative for power)
    (n) captain, chief

לְ רַבְרְבָנ֖וֹ הִי
לְ
Prefix — preposition to, for
רַבְרְבָנ֖וֹ
Root word lords, princes
הִי
Suffix — pronoun his / him / it
Dictionary form: רַבְרְבָן · rahb-reh-BAWN

Noun — Common, masculine plural, construct state plural — usually add "-s"; "___ of …" — bound to the next word

In the KJV here: of his lords
and his lords ×2 and his princes ×2 of his lords ×2 and my lords ×1 and thy lords ×1
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noble — Broad, formal term for high-ranking court figures.
lord — Classic rendering modernized; suits royal court contexts.
prince — Emphasizes hereditary or elevated rank within a court.
grandee — Highlights elite social status; vivid but slightly literary.
dignitary — Neutral, modern; good for non-specialist audiences.
courtier — Stresses royal court setting; use when context is a palace.

BDB9882 H7261

BDB9881 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9883

[רַבְרְבָן] noun masculine lord, noble (compare ᵑ7, Syriac); — plural suffix רַבְרְבָנַי Dan 4:33 my lords (of Nebuchadnezzar); נ֫וֺהִי- (of Belshazzar) Dan 5:1; Dan 5:2; Dan 5:3; Dan 5:9; Dan 5:10, of Darius Dan 6:18 ניך- Kt, נָח- Qr (K§ 53, Anm. b)) of Belshazzar v.Dan 6:23.

lords, princes
rabrĕbān
a magnate
  • lord, noble

אֲלַ֑ף
אֲלַ֑ף
Root word thousand, thousands
Dictionary form: אֲלַף · uh-LAHP

Adjective — Cardinal Number, masculine singular, absolute state a number (one, two, three, …)

In the KJV here: to a thousand
him thousand ×1 the thousand ×1 thousands ×1 to a thousand ×1
More options
thousand — Standard, neutral cardinal number; most broadly useful.
thousands — Use for plural contexts or large, indefinite multitudes.
a thousand — Emphasizes a single complete unit of one thousand.
thousandfold — Prefer in multiplicative or hyperbolic abundance contexts.

BDB9305 H505 H506

BDB9304 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9306

אֲלַ֑ף noun masculine 1,000 (= Biblical Hebrew II. אֶ֫לֶף); — absolute ׳א (noun person precedes) Dan 5:1 noun omitted, emphatic אַלְפָּא vDan 5:1 the thousand (just mentioned); construct + plural absolute אֶ֫לֶף אֲלָפִ֯ים Dan 7:10 a thousand thousands (< Qr אַלְפִין K§ 51, 2).

thousand, thousands
ʾălap
hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
  • a thousand, 1000

וְ לָ קֳבֵ֥ל
וְ
Prefix — connector and (sometimes: but, so, then)
לָ
Prefix — preposition to, for
קֳבֵ֥ל
Preposition as, because, before, therefore, though, …
Dictionary form: קְבֵל · keh-BALE

Preposition

In the KJV here: before
because ×3 before ×3 therefore ×3 according to ×1 as ×1 by reason of ×1 for ×1 forasmuch ×1
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because of — Most common causal use; natural in modern prose.
therefore — Inferential/resultative contexts; introduces a conclusion.
on account of — Slightly formal causal alternative to 'because of'.
in accordance with — Use when expressing conformity or correspondence.
since — Causal-temporal overlap; flows well in narrative.
for this reason — Emphatic inferential; good for rhetorical or legal tone.

BDB9612 H3605 H3606 H6903

BDB9611 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9613

כֹּל, כָּלֿ: noun masculine the whole, all (Biblical Hebrew כֹּל); — emphatic כֹּלָּא Dan 2:40 +, construct כֹּל Dan 2:12; Dan 3:2 +, כָּלֿ Dan 2:8 +, suffix 3 masculine plural כָּלְּהוֺן (so Palmyrene Lzb296 CookeNo. 117, Tariff ii.c.19 ii b. 18) Dan 2:38; Dan 7:19 (Qr feminine כָּכְּהֵּן); —

1. כֹּל חַכִּימֵי בָבֶכ the whole of ( = all) the wise men of B. Dan 3:2; Dan 3:3; Dan 3:5, etc.; Dan 6:2 כלמֿלכותא the whole ofthe kingdom, v.Dan 6:4 with suffix the whole of them, Dan 2:38; Dan 7:19.
2. with a singular noun, understood collectively, every, any, or with a negative none (Biblical Hebrew 1 b):Dan 3:29 דִּי כָלעַֿם אֻמָּה וְלִשָּׁן that every people, nation, and language, etc., Dan 6:8 מִןכָּֿלאֱֿלָה of any god, Ezra 6:12 כָּלמֶֿלֶח וְעַם; כל אנשׁ די every man who = whoever, Dan 3:10; Dan 5:7; Dan 6:13; Ezra 6:11; Dan 2:10 שׁאל כל מלך ֗֗֗ לא no king hath asked . . ., vDan 2:35; Dan 4:6; Dan 6:5; Dan 6:24 so כָּלדִּֿי (= Hebrew כָּלאְִֿשֶׁר) whoever Dan 6:8; Ezra 7:26, whatever vEzra 7:23, בְּכָלדִּֿי wherever Dan 2:38(compare אְִשֶׁר 4 b γ).
3. emphatic כֹּלָּא, used absolutely, as Hebrew הַכֹּל (Biblical Hebrew 2 b): Dan 2:40 חָשֵׁל כֹּלָּא crushing all things, Dan 4:9; Dan 4:18 וּמָזוֺן לְכֹלָּאבֵֿהּ and food for all was in it, v.Dan 4:25 כֹּלָּא מְטָא all came upon N. (compare חַכֹּל בָּא Josh 21:43), Ezra 5:7 שְׁלָמָא כֹלָּא all peace (K§ 83 d;) compare in Hebrew כֻּלּוּ etc., after their noun : Biblical Hebrew 1 d a). — For כָּלקְָֿבֵל see קְָבֵל.

BDB9847 H6903

BDB9846 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9848

קֳבֵל29 substantive front, as preposition in front of, before, because of; followed by דִּי as conjunction because that (perhaps in form a diminutive, BevDan 2:8; ᵑ7 קְבֵיל, with לְ, לִקְבֵיל, suffix לְקִבֵלִי, etc., in front of (Dalm§ 47, 7); Syriac , aspect, in front, , suffix in front (of), opposite (to), compare Gen 15:10 ᵑ7 ᵑ6; Palmyrene לקבל before (Cooke321, compare193)); — construct לָקֳבֵל Dan 2:8 +, suffix לְקָבְלָךְ Dan 2:31 —

1. with לְ
  a. Dan 3:3 צַלְמָא ׳לק before the image, Dan 2:31; Dan 5:1; Dan 5:5 in view of, by reason of, Dan 5:10 מַלְכָּא ׳מִלֵּ ׳לק by reason of the words, etc., Ezra 4:16 לָקֳבֵל דְּנָה (compare Egyptian Aramaic לקבל זנה זי, RES361 B5).
  b. followed by דִּי as conjunction because that Ezra 6:13 (so Palmyrene CISii. 164).
2. with כֹּל, כָּלקֳֿבֵל in view of, because of (but read probably כְּלָקֳבֵל according to the front of, i.e. having regard to, because of : LuzzChald. Gr. § 123 LambertRÉJ, 1895, 47 f. Marti§ 95 d NöLCB, 1896, 703 NesOLZ, 1902, 487 Str56 and others; compare Biblical Hebrew I. עֻמָּה d):
  a. as preposition כָּלקֳֿבֵל דְּנָה because of this, therefore, Dan 2:12; Dan 2:24; Dan 3:7; Dan 3:8; Dan 6:10; Ezra 7:17; Dan 3:22 pointing forwards, ׳כָּלקֳֿבֵל דִּנָה דִּנָה מִןדִּֿי וג on this account, (namely) because that, etc.
  b. followed by דִּי as conjunction because that, inasmuch as, Dan 2:8 כָּלקֳֿבֵל (כְּלָקֳבֵל) דִּי חֲזֵיתוּן because ye see, vDan 2:10 vDan 2:41 vDan 2:45 +, Ezra 4:14; Ezra 7:14; Dan 5:22 = although. In Dan 2:40; Dan 6:11 taken by ᵐ5 (ὂν τρόπον, καθώς), Ges (Thes, not Lex), Ew Hi as = according as (as Eccl 5:15 ᵑ7 כל קבל דאתא according as he came), but not Bev Behrm Marti. [Occasionally in ᵑ7, usually = before; compare in ᵑ7J Gen 28:17; Gen 31:32, D§§ 47.7; 50].

as, because, before, therefore, though, …
qĕbēl
(adverbially) in front of; usually (with other particles) on account of, so as, since, hence
  • (subst) front
    • "(prep) in front of, before, because of, in view of, by reason of, because of this, therefore"(conj) because that, inasmuch as, although, according as, before"(adv) accordingly, then

אַלְפָּ ֖א
אַלְפָּ
Root word thousand, thousands
֖א
Prefix — article the
Dictionary form: אֲלַף · uh-LAHP

Adjective — Cardinal Number, masculine singular, determined state determined — includes "the" (Aramaic); a number (one, two, three, …)

In the KJV here: the thousand
him thousand ×1 the thousand ×1 thousands ×1 to a thousand ×1
More options
thousand — Standard, neutral cardinal number; most broadly useful.
thousands — Use for plural contexts or large, indefinite multitudes.
a thousand — Emphasizes a single complete unit of one thousand.
thousandfold — Prefer in multiplicative or hyperbolic abundance contexts.

BDB9305 H505 H506

BDB9304 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9306

אֲלַ֑ף noun masculine 1,000 (= Biblical Hebrew II. אֶ֫לֶף); — absolute ׳א (noun person precedes) Dan 5:1 noun omitted, emphatic אַלְפָּא vDan 5:1 the thousand (just mentioned); construct + plural absolute אֶ֫לֶף אֲלָפִ֯ים Dan 7:10 a thousand thousands (< Qr אַלְפִין K§ 51, 2).

thousand, thousands
ʾălap
hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
  • a thousand, 1000

חַמְרָ ֥א
חַמְרָ
Root word wine
֥א
Prefix — article the
Dictionary form: חֲמַר · huh-MAHR

Noun — Common, masculine singular, determined state determined — includes "the" (Aramaic)

In the KJV here: wine
wine ×4 of wine ×1 the wine ×1
More options
wine — Standard modern rendering; broadly appropriate in most contexts.
fermented wine — Clarifies alcoholic nature when ambiguity exists.
red wine — Reflects Aramaic root implying deep red color.
strong drink — Emphasizes potency; useful in cautionary or ritual contexts.

BDB9531 H2561 H2562

BDB9530 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9532

חֲמַר noun masculine wine (ᵑ7 Syriac; Biblical Hebrew חֶמֶר (in poetry and late), √ I. חמר); — absolute ׳ח Ezra 6:9; Ezra 7:22 emphatic חַמָרָא Dan 5:1.Dan 5:2. Dan 5:4. Dan 5:23.

wine
ḥămar
wine
  • wine

שָׁתֵֽה
שָׁתֵֽה
Root word drank, drink, drunk
Dictionary form: שְׁתָה · sheh-TAW

Verb — Peal, Participle Active, masculine singular, absolute state simple action (Aramaic) — like Hebrew Qal ongoing action — try "___ing" or "one who ___s"

In the KJV here: and drank
and drank ×1 drank in them ×1 have drunk ×1 might drink therein ×1 they drank ×1
More options
drink — Most versatile; suits commands, habits, and narrative.
drank — Simple past; best for straightforward narrative events.
consume — Emphasizes deliberate intake; formal or ceremonial contexts.
imbibe — Slightly elevated register; useful for solemn or ritual scenes.
sip — Implies small or careful intake; use only when quantity matters.
gulp — Conveys urgency or excess; rare, for vivid narrative emphasis.

BDB9990 H8355 H8354

BDB9989 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9991

[שְׁתָה] verb drink (ᵑ7 שְׁתָא, אִשְׁתִּי, Syriac ; see Biblical Hebrew I. שָׁתָה); —

Pe`al Perfect 3 masculine plural אִשְׁתִּיו (K§ 11, 4, a))Dan 5:3; Dan 5:4 Imperfect 3 masculine plural יִשְׁתּוֺן vDan 5:2 Participle active שָׁתֵה vDan 5:1, plural שָׁתַ֫יִן; — drink, accusative wine Dan 5:1; Dan 5:4, + ב of vessel vDan 5:23 and (accusative omitted) vDan 5:2 vDan 5:3.

drank, drink, drunk
šĕtâ
to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
  • (P'al) to drink

The cantillation accents are the Masoretes' punctuation: each group below ends at a pausing accent. Translate a group as one unit.
בֵּלְשַׁאצַּ֣ר מַלְכָּ֗א Revia — a lesser break עֲבַד֙ Pashta — a lesser break לְחֶ֣ם רַ֔ב Zaqef Qatan — a strong break לְרַבְרְבָנ֖וֹהִי Tipeha — a lesser break אֲלַ֑ף Etnahta — the verse's main pause — take a breath here וְלָקֳבֵ֥ל אַלְפָּ֖א Tipeha — a lesser break חַמְרָ֥א שָׁתֵֽה Silluq — end of the verse

בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר מַלְכָּא עֲבַד לְחֶם רַב לְרַבְרְבָנוֹהִי אֲלַף וְלָקֳבֵל אַלְפָּא חַמְרָא שָׁתֵֽה׃
1
Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand.
Cross References

Esther 1:3

בִּשְׁנַת שָׁלוֹשׁ לְמָלְכוֹ עָשָׂה מִשְׁתֶּה לְכָל-שָׂרָיו וַֽעֲבָדָיו חֵיל׀ פָּרַס וּמָדַי הַֽפַּרְתְּמִים וְשָׂרֵי הַמְּדִינוֹת לְפָנָֽיו׃
3
In the third year of his reign, he made a feast unto all his princes and his servants; the power of Persia and Media, the nobles and princes of the provinces, being before him:

Mark 6:21

Καὶ γενομένης ἡμέρας εὐκαίρου ὅτε Ἡρῴδης τοῖς γενεσίοις αὐτοῦ δεῖπνον ἐποίει τοῖς μεγιστᾶσιν αὐτοῦ καὶ τοῖς χιλιάρχοις καὶ τοῖς πρώτοις τῆς Γαλιλαίας
21
And when a convenient day was come, that Herod on his birthday made a supper to his lords, high captains, and chief estates of Galilee;

Isaiah 22:14

וְנִגְלָה בְאָזְנָי יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת אִם-יְכֻפַּר הֶעָוֺן הַזֶּה לָכֶם עַד-תְּמֻתוּן אָמַר אֲדֹנָי יְהוִה צְבָאֽוֹת׃
14
And it was revealed in mine ears by the LORD of hosts, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die, saith the Lord GOD of hosts.

Jeremiah 51:57

וְהִשְׁכַּרְתִּי שָׂרֶיהָ וַחֲכָמֶיהָ פַּחוֹתֶיהָ וּסְגָנֶיהָ וְגִבּוֹרֶיהָ וְיָשְׁנוּ שְׁנַת-עוֹלָם וְלֹא יָקִיצוּ נְאֻם-הַמֶּלֶךְ יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת שְׁמֽוֹ׃
57
And I will make drunk her princes, and her wise men, her captains, and her rulers, and her mighty men: and they shall sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake, saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts.

Isaiah 21:4

תָּעָה לְבָבִי פַּלָּצוּת בִּֽעֲתָתְנִי אֵת נֶשֶׁף חִשְׁקִי שָׂם לִי לַחֲרָדָֽה׃
4
My heart panted, fearfulness affrighted me: the night of my pleasure hath he turned into fear unto me.

Nahum 1:10

כִּי עַד-סִירִים סְבֻכִים וּכְסָבְאָם סְבוּאִים אֻכְּלוּ כְּקַשׁ יָבֵשׁ מָלֵֽא׃
10
For while they be folden together as thorns, and while they are drunken as drunkards, they shall be devoured as stubble fully dry.

Jeremiah 51:39

בְּחֻמָּם אָשִׁית אֶת-מִשְׁתֵּיהֶם וְהִשְׁכַּרְתִּים לְמַעַן יַעֲלֹזוּ וְיָשְׁנוּ שְׁנַת-עוֹלָם וְלֹא יָקִיצוּ נְאֻם יְהוָֽה׃
39
In their heat I will make their feasts, and I will make them drunken, that they may rejoice, and sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake, saith the LORD.

Genesis 40:20

וַיְהִי׀ בַּיּוֹם הַשְּׁלִישִׁי יוֹם הֻלֶּדֶת אֶת-פַּרְעֹה וַיַּעַשׂ מִשְׁתֶּה לְכָל-עֲבָדָיו וַיִּשָּׂא אֶת-רֹאשׁ׀ שַׂר הַמַּשְׁקִים וְאֶת-רֹאשׁ שַׂר הָֽאֹפִים בְּתוֹךְ עֲבָדָֽיו׃
20
And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh's birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants.

Isaiah 22:12

וַיִּקְרָא אֲדֹנָי יְהוִה צְבָאוֹת בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא לִבְכִי וּלְמִסְפֵּד וּלְקָרְחָה וְלַחֲגֹר שָֽׂק׃
12
And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth:
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