Daniel 5:5 records the hand writing on the wall; here the sending of that same hand is stated, linking the two verses within the narrative.

Proverbs 16:18 says pride precedes destruction—Belshazzar's haughty heart is immediately followed by the hand of judgment in this verse.

Proverbs 18:12 states a haughty heart leads to destruction—the hand sent here fulfills that proverb after Belshazzar's arrogance.

Jeremiah 51:8 prophesied Babylon's sudden fall; here the judgment begins with the hand writing, fulfilling that prophecy.