Daniel’s political enemies conspire to use his faith in God against him. But God rescues Daniel form the Lion’s Den, proving God’s sovereignty and ability to deliver his people (6:26-27).
King Belshazzar doesn’t learn the lesson of humility given to his father Nebuchadnezzar (5:22), and doesn’t realize that God is the one who establishes kings and kingdoms (5:18, 24-28)