Daniel 5:25

And this is the writing that was written, MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 14:11 Related theme

Isaiah 14:11 describes the king of Babylon's descent to Sheol—the same judgment announced by the writing on the wall.

Isaiah 47:11 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 47:11 warns disaster will come on Babylon; the writing on the wall is that disaster realized.

Jeremiah 27:7 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 27:7 prophesies Babylon's domination until its time ends; the writing marks that time's arrival.

Luke 12:20 Parallel

Luke 12:20 says 'this night your soul is required'; Belshazzar's judgment comes that very night.