Contradiction with Ephesians 6:12
This verse indicates that the struggles are not with physical entities, which contradicts the idea in Daniel 10:13 of a spiritual battle involving a physical prince.
Ephesians 6:12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. [flesh...: Gr. blood and flesh] [spiritual...: or, wicked spirits] [high: or, heavenly]
Contradiction with Matthew 26:53
This verse shows Jesus mentioning the availability of angelic help, suggesting instantaneous divine intervention, unlike the delayed assistance in Daniel 10:13.
Matthew 26:53: But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
Contradiction with Psalm 103:20
Describes angels as excelling in strength and obeying God's word, which seems to contrast with the struggle and delay faced by the angel in Daniel 10:13.
Psalm 103:20: Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. [that excel...: Heb. mighty in strength]
Contradiction with Hebrews 1:14
States that angels are ministering spirits sent to serve, which contrasts the portrayal of an angel needing assistance in Daniel 10:13.
Hebrews 1:14: Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:1
Depicts Cyrus as fulfilling God's purpose, contrasting with the resistance faced by the "prince of the kingdom of Persia" in Daniel 10:13.
Isaiah 45:1: Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; [have...: or, strengthened]
Contradiction with Romans 8:38-39
Declares that no powers can separate us from God's love, which might conflict with the notion of spiritual impediments like in Daniel 10:13.
Romans 8:38-39: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Paradox #1
The possible theological conflict in Daniel 10:13 centers around the idea of spiritual battles and hierarchy among angels. In this verse, it is suggested that an angel was delayed for 21 days due to opposition from another spiritual being, and only with the help of the archangel Michael was he able to continue. This can raise questions about the nature of God’s omnipotence and why an all-powerful God would allow such delays or battles among spiritual beings if He is ultimately in control. Such ideas might seem inconsistent with the belief that God’s will is always immediately enacted without obstruction.