The answer is: Belshazzar

Daniel 5:2-3

The story of Belshazzar’s feast is one of the most dramatic and memorable narratives in the Book of Daniel. When this Babylonian king hosts a lavish banquet, he's not just celebrating; he showcases arrogance and blatant disrespect for the sacred artifacts taken from the temple in Jerusalem. Those golden and silver vessels, once used for sacred worship, symbolize a direct affront to the Hebrew God.

It's fascinating to notice how Belshazzar seems clueless about the consequences of his actions. During his lavish feast, he drinks wine from the sacred cups and praises Babylonian gods! Then, the iconic moment occurs when a disembodied hand writes a mysterious message on the wall, sending shockwaves of panic through the room—cue "the writing on the wall," a phrase that has since made its way into common parlance as a metaphor for impending doom.

This tale isn’t isolated either; it speaks to repeated biblical themes concerning pride and divine judgment. For instance, king Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar’s predecessor, suffered a dramatic fall due to his arrogance too, telling us that the high and mighty can easily face downfall.

Adding to the intrigue, the combination of the drunk feast and a prophetic message lends a rich layer to Biblical storytelling. The story acts as both a warning and a lesson—actions dictated by hubris can have consequences greater than one might expect. In short, it's a timeless reminder about the reverence we should hold towards what is sacred.