Belshazzar

Belshazzar was a Middle Eastern king believed to have ruled Babylon as a co-regent during Nebuchadnezzar's absence, around the 6th century BCE. In the Bible's Book of Daniel, he is infamous for a feast where a mysterious hand wrote on the wall, signaling the end of Babylon's reign. Historically, Belshazzar was likely a prince or regent rather than the sole king, and his story symbolizes hubris and divine judgment. His reign marked the decline of Babylon, culminating in its conquest by Persia.