Contradiction with Jeremiah 52:31
This verse states that Jehoiachin was released in the 37th year of his captivity, which indicates a different timeline for events related to the Babylonian exile.
Jeremiah 52:31: And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth [day] of the month, [that] Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the [first] year of his reign lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of prison,
Contradiction with 2 Kings 24:12
This verse presents Jehoiachin's surrender and the start of the captivity earlier than the timeline implied in Daniel 1:21.
2 Kings 24:12: And Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his officers: and the king of Babylon took him in the eighth year of his reign. [officers: or, eunuchs] [his reign: Nebuchadnezzar's eighth year]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 25:27
Similar to Jeremiah 52:31, this verse refers to Jehoiachin's release, suggesting a timeline discrepancy with Daniel 1:21.
2 Kings 25:27: And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth [day] of the month, [that] Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:11-12
This verse implies a 70-year period for Babylonian domination, contrasting with the timeline implication of Daniel 1:21 regarding Daniel's presence till the first year of Cyrus.
Jeremiah 25:11-12: And this whole land shall be a desolation, [and] an astonishment; and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years.
Contradiction with Ezra 1:1
This verse discusses the proclamation of Cyrus marking a shift that differs from the timing in Daniel 1:21 regarding Daniel's presence until the first year of Cyrus.
Ezra 1:1: Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and [put it] also in writing, saying, [made...: Heb. caused a voice to pass]