Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
This verse emphasizes that a man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps, contrasting with Daniel 11:3, where the mighty king's actions do not highlight divine intervention.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with James 4:14
This verse highlights the uncertainty of life and human plans, which contradicts the sure establishment and actions of the king in Daniel 11:3.
James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:8
This verse notes that no one has power over the spirit or the day of death, contrasting with the mighty power of the king in Daniel 11:3.
Ecclesiastes 8:8: [There is] no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither [hath he] power in the day of death: and [there is] no discharge in [that] war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it. [discharge: or, casting off weapons]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
Advises not to worry about tomorrow, contradicting the foresight and planning implied in the rise of a mighty king in Daniel 11:3.
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:23
Indicates that God brings princes to nothing and makes rulers useless, contrary to the successful establishment of the king in Daniel 11:3.
Isaiah 40:23: That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity.
Paradox #1
Some people point out potential historical inconsistencies with "Daniel 11:3" because it seems to predict events related to Alexander the Great and the subsequent division of his empire. Critics argue that the detailed predictions of events, which closely match historical occurrences, were possibly written after these events happened. This leads to debates about the timing and authorship of the Book of Daniel, questioning whether parts of it could be pseudo-prophecies written in hindsight rather than true predictions made before the events.