The answer is: Belshazzar

Daniel 5:2-3

Remember that epic party in Daniel 5? Belshazzar—who was actually not the king but a co-regent—had a feast that surely went down in history. He took those sacred vessels from the Jerusalem temple, a downright brazen move! The gold and silver cups glittered under the light of lush feasting, symbolizing not just excessive indulgence but also outright sacrilege, showing how little reverence he had for tradition and the divine.

Interestingly, you might notice this isn't all silent evenings of solitude; there's also wild joviality Kate Murphy could share about wine-fueled banquets of the ancient times. Archaeology has unmasked that these grand feasts were quite atmospheric entertainment among Babylonian elites, stacked with food, music, and merriment. However, in a critical twist, the divine slapped the face of this ridiculous extravagance! Just as they were coasting on festivities, a disembodied hand magically appeared, writing an ominous message on the wall: "Mene, Mene, Tekel, and Parsin." How’s that for a party crasher?

This scene showcases the dual themes in Daniel: earthly power vs. divine authority. It serves as a sobering reminder that comical excess can invite serious consequences. In the broader context of the Old Testament, it reflects how conquest from greatness often loses significance when humility before higher powers and respect for sacred things are forsaken—a powerful whisper from the past weaving into present-life choices and values.