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King Belshazzar has wedded Vanity and
Idolatry. Daniel is sent by God to warn Belshazzar to repent, giving him
three warnings; on each occasion Belshazzar almost repents but cannot give
up his brides. At a feast given by Belshazzar, Daniel comes as a guest,
accompanied by Death disguised as his attendant. Death gives Belshazzar
a poisoned drink to kill his soul, then draws his knife to slay his body.
They fight, and Belshazzar is dragged away by Death. He calls to Vanity
and Idolatry to help him, but they are powerless. |
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