Daniel 5:14
I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.
Cross-reference
In Daniel 5:11, the queen describes Daniel's wisdom; in verse 14, the king repeats that description, showing dependence on her report.
In Daniel 5:12, the same excellent spirit, knowledge, and understanding are attributed to Daniel, confirming the queen's report to Belshazzar.
In Daniel 1:17, God gives Daniel learning and skill in wisdom and visions — the source of the excellent spirit praised here.
In Daniel 2:22, God reveals deep and hidden things and light dwells with Him — explaining the source of Daniel's light and understanding.
In Daniel 4:8, Nebuchadnezzar earlier says the same about Daniel: 'the spirit of the holy gods is in him' — mirroring Belshazzar's words.
In Daniel 6:3, Daniel’s excellent spirit sets him apart and leads to royal promotion — the same quality recognized by Belshazzar.
In Genesis 41:38, Pharaoh similarly recognizes Joseph has the Spirit of God — a parallel pagan ruler acknowledging divine wisdom in a Hebrew captive.