Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 11:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 11:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 11:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christians, Daniel is saying that a powerful king will go back to his own country, but things won't go well for him there. He will have problems, fall down, and disappear, meaning he will not be a king anymore.

Daniel 11:19: Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

Daniel 11:19 speaks of a fall and seeking one's own refuge, while Proverbs 16:18 presents pride itself as the precursor to destruction, implying a more internal cause of downfall rather than external misfortune.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

Daniel 11:19 mentions a leader who will stumble and fall, not to be found, whereas Matthew 23:12 promotes the idea that humility leads to exaltation, highlighting a contrasting outcome for the humble versus the proud leader.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:2

Daniel 11:19 describes someone who falls and never rises again, while Proverbs 11:2 suggests that with humility comes wisdom, implying a chance for learning and rising from falls.

Proverbs 11:2: [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:11

Daniel 11:19 deals with an individual downfall, not explicitly connected with pride, whereas Isaiah 2:11 indicates pride will result in being brought low, linking downfall directly with personal arrogance.

Isaiah 2:11: The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.

Contradiction with James 4:6

Daniel 11:19 describes a complete fall with no recovery, while James 4:6 implies that a fall can be avoided or rectified through humility since God provides grace to the humble.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
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