Contradiction with Matthew 6:7
Daniel 2:18 emphasizes seeking revelations through prayer, while Matthew 6:7 warns against repetitive prayers, suggesting meaningful prayer is more important than repetitiveness.
Matthew 6:7: But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen [do]: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:6
Daniel 2:18 involves seeking divine wisdom, yet 1 Samuel 28:6 describes Saul receiving no answers from the LORD despite his prayers, suggesting the unpredictability of divine communication.
1 Samuel 28:6: And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.
Contradiction with James 4:3
Daniel 2:18 shows prayer as a means to gain understanding, whereas James 4:3 states that prayers may not be answered if asked with wrong motives, questioning the assumptions about prayer result.
James 4:3: Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with Isaiah 59:2
Daniel 2:18 implies closeness to God through prayer, while Isaiah 59:2 suggests that iniquities can separate individuals from God, complicating the effectiveness of such requests.
Isaiah 59:2: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid [his] face from you, that he will not hear. [have hid: or, have made him hide]