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. ”
وتضمنت هذه النقوش المسمارية صلاة على لسان الملك البابلي نبونيد من اجل « بيلْسارْأُسُّر ،‏ ابني البكر » .‏