Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 11:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 11:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 11:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Daniel, the people who were supposed to support and help a powerful leader will actually betray him, causing his army to lose and many soldiers to get hurt or die.

Daniel 11:26: Yea, they that feed of the portion of his meat shall destroy him, and his army shall overflow: and many shall fall down slain.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse emphasizes that safety is of the Lord, which contrasts with Daniel 11:26 where human treachery leads to downfall.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Psalm 33:16

This verse suggests that a king is not saved by a multitude of hosts, contradicting the reliance on allies in Daniel 11:26.

Psalm 33:16: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11

This verse indicates that chance happens to all, whereas Daniel 11:26 describes deliberate betrayal leading to defeat.

Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

This verse warns against relying on human help, while Daniel 11:26 involves trust in allies who cause a downfall.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse warns against trusting in man, which is the cause of downfall in Daniel 11:26.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 118:8

This verse encourages trust in God over man, while Daniel 11:26 shows downfall due to trust in betraying allies.

Psalm 118:8: [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
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