⁷ When the magicians,^(A) enchanters, astrologers^[a] and diviners^(B) came, I told them the dream, but they could not interpret it for me.^{(C) 8} Finally, Daniel came into my presence and I told him the dream. (He is called Belteshazzar,^(D) after the name of my god, and the spirit of the holy gods^(E) is in him.)

⁹ I said, “Belteshazzar, chief^(F) of the magicians, I know that the spirit of the holy gods^(G) is in you, and no mystery is too difficult for you. Here is my dream; interpret it for me.