# Belshazzar — Olney Hymns character guide

> Belshazzar in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-book-i-on-select-texts-of-scripture

## Who they are

The Babylonian king who saw the handwriting on the wall and was slain that night.

## In the story

### [Belshazzar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/74-belshazzar)

Profanely bold, defied the Lord of hosts, saw the handwriting on the wall, trembled, and was humbled by vengeance.

## Links

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