Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
Daniel is shown praying to God despite the king's decree; Exodus commands worship only to God, seemingly aligning rather than contradicting.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Romans 13:1
Paul advises submission to governing authorities, whereas Daniel defies a royal edict by continuing to pray.
Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:6
Jesus advises praying in private, while Daniel prays openly, but contextually his actions are out of defiance against unjust law, not boasting.
Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:22
Servants are instructed to obey their earthly masters, which contrasts with Daniel disobeying the king's decree.
Colossians 3:22: Servants, obey in all things [your] masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1
Suggests the king's decisions are guided by God, yet Daniel's defiance implies a moral objection to the king's order.
Proverbs 21:1: The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
Contradiction with Titus 3:1
Instructs submission to rulers and authorities, contrasting with Daniel's refusal to comply with the king's edict.
Titus 3:1: Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13-14
Peter exhorts submission to every human institution, which contrasts with Daniel's noncompliance to the decree against prayer.
1 Peter 2:13-14: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Contradiction with Mark 12:17
Encourages giving to the authorities what is due, yet Daniel prioritizes his devotion to God over the king's command.
Mark 12:17: And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.
Contradiction with Ephesians 6:5-7
Emphasizes obedience to earthly masters, conflicting with Daniel's defiance of the royal command.
Ephesians 6:5-7: Servants, be obedient to them that are [your] masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;