Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 11:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 11:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 11:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian interpretations of the Book of Daniel, this verse tells a story about a powerful king trying to use his strength and make a wise plan by giving his daughter to someone, but she won't help him in the way he hopes. The king's plan does not work out because the daughter does not support him.

Daniel 11:17: He shall also set his face to enter with the strength of his whole kingdom, and upright ones with him; thus shall he do: and he shall give him the daughter of women, corrupting her: but she shall not stand [on his side], neither be for him. [upright...: or, much uprightness: or, equal conditions] [corrupting: Heb. to corrupt]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

This verse emphasizes counsel for safety, opposite to the deceit and destruction in alliances mentioned in Daniel 11:17.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse blesses peacemakers, contrary to the aggressive conquest described in Daniel 11:17.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with James 3:17

This verse describes wisdom as pure and peaceable, contrasting with the cunning deceit in Daniel 11:17.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse advocates living peacefully with all, contradicting the hostile intent of alliances in Daniel 11:17.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse instructs to love enemies, opposing the adversarial strategies in Daniel 11:17.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:11

This verse advocates seeking peace and eschewing evil, contrary to the treacherous actions in Daniel 11:17.

1 Peter 3:11: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares, contrasting the conflict-driven strategies in Daniel 11:17.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Paradox #1

The passage is thought to refer to historical events involving political alliances and marriages. Some people find contradictions with other historical records about these events, like who the individuals were and what actually happened. This can cause confusion and debates among scholars and historians.

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