Daniel 5:22 immediately follows, accusing Belshazzar of not humbling himself despite knowing Nebuchadnezzar's story.

Daniel 5:13 sets the scene: Belshazzar addresses Daniel, who then speaks verse 18 — provides narrative context.

Daniel 4:32 prophesies Nebuchadnezzar's humbling until he acknowledges God's rule over kingdoms, reinforcing the lesson of 5:18.

Daniel 4:22 elaborates on the extent of Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom and majesty that God gave him.

Daniel 4:17 explains that God's decree shows He rules over all kingdoms and gives them to whom He chooses, grounding the truth behind Nebuchadnezzar's gift.

Daniel 2:38 adds that God made Nebuchadnezzar ruler over all, including beasts and birds, and identifies him as the head of gold.

Daniel 2:37 parallels this, stating God gave Nebuchadnezzar a kingdom, power, strength, and glory — reinforcing the source of his authority.

Daniel 4:30 shows Nebuchadnezzar's pride in his own power — directly contrasting with Daniel 5:18's claim that God gave him kingship.

Daniel 1:2 records God giving Judah into Nebuchadnezzar's hand — another example of God granting him power over nations.

Revelation 13:7 says the beast was given authority over every tribe and nation — echoing the sovereignty God granted Nebuchadnezzar here.

1 Corinthians 4:7 asks what we have that we did not receive — Daniel 5:18 illustrates this as Nebuchadnezzar's kingship was a gift from God.

Romans 13:1 teaches all authority is from God — Daniel 5:18 exemplifies this with Nebuchadnezzar receiving his kingship from God.

Romans 9:17 says God raised Pharaoh to show His power — a direct parallel to God raising Nebuchadnezzar for His purposes in Daniel 5:18.

Acts 12:23 shows Herod struck down for not giving glory — a parallel judgment to Nebuchadnezzar's later humbling, since both received glory from God.

In Matthew 4:9, Satan offers Jesus all kingdoms — in direct contrast to God giving Nebuchadnezzar his kingdom in Daniel 5:18.

Jeremiah 27:6 explicitly says God gave all lands to Nebuchadnezzar—a direct parallel to Daniel 5:18's statement.

Jeremiah 9:23 warns against boasting in wisdom, might, or riches—directly applicable to Nebuchadnezzar's pride in his God-given greatness.

Isaiah 47:7 warns Babylon of pride—parallel to Nebuchadnezzar's exaltation and later humbling. Both highlight pride before judgment.

Proverbs 8:15 states kings reign by wisdom—parallel to God giving kingship, though attributed to wisdom. Strong thematic connection.

Psalm 107:40 shows God humbling princes—complements Daniel 5:18's exaltation. Both affirm divine sovereignty over rulers.

In Psalm 75:7, God puts down one and lifts up another—directly parallels God giving kingship to Nebuchadnezzar. Strong thematic match.

2 Chronicles 36:23 records Cyrus claiming God gave him all kingdoms—same divine source of royal authority as Nebuchadnezzar's.

2 Chronicles 13:5 affirms God gave kingship to David—parallel to God giving Nebuchadnezzar his kingdom.

In 1 Chronicles 29:25, God bestows royal majesty on Solomon—mirroring the divine grant of glory to Nebuchadnezzar.

1 Chronicles 29:12 declares that riches and honor come from God—the same truth applied to Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom.

Ezekiel 31:11 has God giving a nation into Nebuchadnezzar's hand — another instance of God granting him authority.

Ezekiel 28:14 describes God placing the king of Tyre in a high position — a parallel theme of divine appointment of rulers.

Psalm 47:2 declares the Most High is king over all — echoing the theme of God's ultimate sovereignty behind earthly rulers.

Hebrews 7:1 calls Melchizedek 'priest of the Most High God' — the same title used in Daniel 5:18 for God who gives kingship.

In 2 Kings 9:3, the LORD anoints Jehu as king—demonstrating the same divine right to grant sovereignty as with Nebuchadnezzar.

Ecclesiastes 6:2 says God gives wealth and honor but not enjoyment—echoes how Nebuchadnezzar's greatness was later taken away. Moderate parallel.