Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 6:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 6:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 6:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Daniel, King Darius made a new law that everyone had to follow. This law was important, and it was all written down and signed by the king himself.

Daniel 6:9: Wherefore king Darius signed the writing and the decree.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:10

This verse states that the Lord is the true God, contrasting the decree in Daniel 6:9 which enforces worship to anyone but the king.

Jeremiah 10:10: But the LORD [is] the true God, he [is] the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation. [true...: Heb. God of truth] [living God: Heb. living Gods] [everlasting...: Heb. king of eternity]

Contradiction with Isaiah 43:11

Declares that there is no savior besides God, conflicting with the decree to pray only to the king, as in Daniel 6:9.

Isaiah 43:11: I, [even] I, [am] the LORD; and beside me [there is] no saviour.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

The commandment to have no other gods contradicts the decree in Daniel 6:9 that prohibits petition to any God.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

Emphasizes obeying God rather than men, opposing the decree to offer prayers solely to the king, as seen in Daniel 6:9.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

Jesus states to worship the Lord your God and serve him only, contradicting the decree that mandates worship only to the king.

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:13

Commands to fear the Lord and serve Him, directly at odds with the decree to only address the king with prayers.

Deuteronomy 6:13: Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name.

Contradiction with Psalm 146:3

Advises not to put trust in princes, conflicting with the decree to petition only the king as stated in Daniel 6:9.

Psalm 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]
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