Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 6:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 6:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 6:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the people told the king that Daniel, who was taken from his home, doesn't listen to the king's rule and prays to his God three times every day. Christians often see Daniel as brave and strong for doing what he believed was right, even when it was hard.

Daniel 6:13: Then answered they and said before the king, That Daniel, which [is] of the children of the captivity of Judah, regardeth not thee, O king, nor the decree that thou hast signed, but maketh his petition three times a day.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

Peter and the apostles emphasize obeying God rather than human laws, contrasting Daniel's situation of facing punishment for prioritizing his faith over the king's decree.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Paul advises to submit to governing authorities, which contrasts with Daniel's defiance of the king's decree as mentioned in Daniel 6:13.

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 1 Peter 2:13

Urges submission to every human authority, contradicting Daniel's act of defiance.

1 Peter 2:13: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Contradiction with Titus 3:1

Instruction to be obedient to rulers, contrasting Daniel's disobedience to the king's decree.

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 Matthew 22:21

Jesus speaks of rendering unto the governing authorities, opposing Daniel's non-compliance.

Matthew 22:21: When they had heard [these words], they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
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