HyperDic: belshazzar

English > 1 sense of the word Belshazzar:
NOUNperson Belshazzar(Old Testament) Babylonian general and son of Nebuchadnezzar II
English > Belshazzar: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaning(Old Testament) Babylonian general and son of Nebuchadnezzar II; according to the Old Testament he was warned of his doom by divine handwriting on the wall that was interpreted by Daniel (6th century BC).
CategoryOld TestamentThe collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people
Instance ofgeneral, full generalA general officer of the highest rank

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