Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
Daniel 11:39 speaks of honoring a foreign god with riches, while Exodus 20:3 commands to have no other gods before the LORD.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Matthew 4:10
Daniel 11:39 describes the worship of a foreign god, whereas Matthew 4:10 instructs to worship the Lord your God only.
Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
Daniel 11:39 considers the worship of foreign powers, contrary to Deuteronomy 6:14 which states not to follow other gods.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with Isaiah 45:5
Daniel 11:39 acknowledges another god, while Isaiah 45:5 declares that there is no God besides the LORD.
Isaiah 45:5: I [am] the LORD, and [there is] none else, [there is] no God beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known me:
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 8:6
Daniel 11:39 promotes the honor of another god, which contradicts 1 Corinthians 8:6 stating there is but one God.
1 Corinthians 8:6: But to us [there is but] one God, the Father, of whom [are] all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom [are] all things, and we by him. [in: or, for]
Contradiction with Exodus 23:13
Daniel 11:39 implies serving other gods, whereas Exodus 23:13 instructs not to even mention the names of other gods.
Exodus 23:13: And in all [things] that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.
Contradiction with Psalm 81:9
Daniel 11:39 involves giving allegiance to another god, which contradicts Psalm 81:9 that says no strange god shall be in thee.
Psalm 81:9: There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6
Daniel 11:39 indicates foreign gods' endorsement, which contradicts Jeremiah 25:6 that warns against going after other gods to serve them.
Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.
Paradox #1
This verse may suggest a contradiction or conflict in the idea of using power and favor to gain control or support, which might contrast with teachings on humility and fairness. This could be seen as inconsistent with moral values that emphasize integrity and equality.