Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
This verse encourages peacemaking, which contrasts with Daniel 11:40's depiction of conflict between kings.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
Here, Jesus advises against taking up arms, whereas Daniel 11:40 involves warfare and battle.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
This verse foretells a time when nations will no longer engage in war, conflicting with the warfare described in Daniel 11:40.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with John 16:33
Jesus speaks of peace in Him despite tribulations, contrasting with the turmoil and conflict described in Daniel 11:40.
John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
Contradiction with James 4:1
This verse questions the origins of wars and fights, emphasizing desires and conflicts within, which contradicts the external warfare depicted in Daniel 11:40.
James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Advises living peaceably with all men, which contrasts with the aggressive confrontations in Daniel 11:40.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Isaiah 11:6
Describes a time of harmony in God's kingdom, contrasting with the chaotic battle in Daniel 11:40.
Isaiah 11:6: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.
Contradiction with Micah 4:3
Predicts a future without war, opposing the battle described in Daniel 11:40.
Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3
Speaks of sudden destruction coming despite calls for peace, which contradicts the ongoing warfare mentioned in Daniel 11:40.
1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
States that when a person’s ways please the Lord, enemies are made to be at peace, which contrasts with the conflict described in Daniel 11:40.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency related to this verse lies in identifying the participants in the conflict, often referred to as the "king of the north" and the "king of the south." Different interpretations have been proposed throughout history, leading to debates about which historical events or figures these descriptions correspond to. These conflicting interpretations create challenges in aligning the prophecy with specific historical events due to lack of clear and universally accepted references.