Later findings confirmed that Belshazzar had “acted as regent for more than half his father’s reign, ” states the New Bible Dictionary,“ during which time he was to all intents and purposes king. ”
Hilisemad leiud kinnitasid, et Belsassar „oli pool oma isa valitsusajast asevalitseja ” märgib„ New Bible Dictionary ”, „ning sel perioodil oli tema positsioon võrdne kuninga omaga ”.