Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 11:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 11:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 11:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, this verse means that when a powerful king stands strong, his kingdom will fall apart and be split into four pieces. These parts won't go to his children or be as great as his kingdom was because others will take over.

Daniel 11:4: And when he shall stand up, his kingdom shall be broken, and shall be divided toward the four winds of heaven; and not to his posterity, nor according to his dominion which he ruled: for his kingdom shall be plucked up, even for others beside those.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

While Daniel 11:4 suggests the division of a kingdom not according to his posterity, Proverbs 19:21 emphasizes that the counsel of the Lord shall stand, implying divine purpose rather than human plans as the ultimate outcome.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Isaiah 9:7

Daniel 11:4 describes the kingdom being broken and scattered, whereas Isaiah 9:7 speaks of an everlasting kingdom with no end, led with peace and justice.

Isaiah 9:7: Of the increase of [his] government and peace [there shall be] no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

Daniel 11:4 shows the abrupt end and fragmentation of a rule, contrary to Jeremiah 29:11 which talks about the hopeful and prospering plans God has for His people.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Psalm 33:11

Daniel 11:4 mentions the breaking and scattering of a kingdom, while Psalm 33:11 states that the counsel of the Lord stands forever, implying stability and permanence.

Psalm 33:11: The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. [to all...: Heb. to generation and generation]

Contradiction with Matthew 24:35

Daniel 11:4 is about a temporary kingdom breaking apart, while Matthew 24:35 affirms that God's words and plans are eternal and unbreakable.

Matthew 24:35: Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Paradox #1

The potential historical inconsistency with this verse lies in the timing and sequence of events related to Alexander the Great's empire and its division. The verse suggests a specific manner and outcome of the division, which might not align perfectly with historical records about how Alexander's empire was actually divided among his generals after his death. The historical details are often more complex and less clear-cut than the prediction implies.

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