Phil tells us about the kingship of Belchazzar and where he fits into history, which is also wonderfully recorded in the book of Daniel chapter 5. What archaeologists found in the 1800s verifies that Daniel’s first chapters were written by an eye-witness. How the great Babylonian empire collapsed in such a spectacular way is also revealed. Looking at the life of King Belchazzar, it is then good to ask ourselves, that if your sin is weighed in the balance, how would you fair against God’s holiness? Thankfully Jesus tips the scales in favour of those who turn to and believe in Him, because He paid the price in full to redeem His children.