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Daniel 5 · Grade 3

Weighed in the Balances

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Read the Story

King Belshazzar held a huge party for a thousand of his leaders. He brought out the golden vessels that were taken from the temple in Jerusalem. At the party, people praised idols made of gold and silver.

In the same hour, a hand appeared and wrote on the wall. The king's face was changed, and he was afraid. His wise men could not read the writing. The queen told him about Daniel. Daniel came and said, Let your gifts be to yourself.

Daniel reminded the king how God humbled his father Nebuchadnezzar. He said, You, his son, Belshazzar, have not humbled your heart. Then he read the writing. It meant, you are weighed in the balances, and are found wanting. That night the kingdom was given to Darius the Mede.

Memory Verse

Then Daniel answered before the king, “Let your gifts be to yourself, and give your rewards to another. Nevertheless, I will read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation.

Daniel 5:17 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. How many lords came to the feast?

  2. What did they drink from?

  3. What did Daniel say about the king's gifts?

  4. What did TEKEL mean?

The Writing on the Wall

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for holding my life in Your hand. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • The king's knees shook when he saw the hand. How can you honor God before trouble comes?
  • The queen remembered Daniel when no one else could help. How could you be someone others trust in hard times?

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