In the Bible, Belshazzar is named as the last king of the Babylonians (Daniel 5:30). However, there are inscriptions which name Nabonidus, with Belshazzar as his successor. It is probable that Nabonidus appointed Belshazzar as co-regent. Nabonidus surrendered and died in peace, but what is said about Belshazzar in Daniel 5:1–31 is in accordance with the prophecy. Throughout, the prophecy describes the future in general terms. The description of the greatness of the Babylonian king was fulfilled in Nabonidus, and that of the downfall of the Babylonian king was fulfilled in Belshazzar.
21 Préparez le massacre des fils, A cause de l'iniquité de leurs pères! Qu'ils ne se relèvent pas pour conquérir la terre, Et remplir le monde d'ennemis!