Contradiction with James 4:7
While Daniel 11:30 speaks of returning in opposition, James 4:7 advises submitting and resisting evil, highlighting a contrast in responses to divine will.
James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Daniel 11:30 describes conflict, whereas Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers, showing a contradiction between conflict and peace.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Encourages living peaceably whenever possible, conflicting with the portrayal of opposition and strife in Daniel 11:30.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Advises not to retaliate with evil for evil but with blessing, contradicting the events described in Daniel 11:30.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
Suggests that when ways please the Lord, even enemies are at peace with them, contrasting the conflict depicted in Daniel 11:30.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
Encourages love towards enemies, opposing the adversarial approach shown in Daniel 11:30.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Matthew 6:14
Stresses forgiveness as opposed to holding grudges or retaliation, presenting a different attitude than in Daniel 11:30.
Matthew 6:14: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Daniel 11:30 might be related to the events it describes not clearly matching specific historical events or timelines. This can lead to different interpretations and debates among scholars about when these events occurred, who they involved, or if they happened at all. This inconsistency can make it challenging to pinpoint the exact historical context that the verse might be referring to.