Contradictions and Paradoxes in Daniel 9:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Daniel 9:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Daniel 9:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Daniel, this verse tells us about a king named Darius who was in charge of a place called the realm of the Chaldeans. It helps us know when the events in the story are happening by saying it was during the time when Darius became king.

Daniel 9:1: In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans; [which: or, in which he]

Contradiction with Daniel 1:1

Daniel 1:1 refers to the reign of Jehoiakim, which differs in timeline and context from the reign of Darius in Daniel 9:1.

Daniel 1:1: In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it.

Contradiction with Ezra 1:1

Ezra 1:1 mentions Cyrus as the king of Persia, while Daniel 9:1 refers to Darius the Mede, creating confusion about the timeline and rulership.

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]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:1

This verse discusses the first year of Nebuchadnezzar's reign, which contrasts with the timing and ruler mentioned in Daniel 9:1.

Jeremiah 25:1: The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that [was] the first year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon;

Contradiction with Daniel 5:31

Daniel 5:31 refers to Darius the Median taking over Babylon, but unlike Daniel 9:1, it doesn't specify the exact time in the context of Babylon.

Daniel 5:31: And Darius the Median took the kingdom, [being] about threescore and two years old. [being...: Chaldee, he as the son of, etc] [about: or, now]

Paradox #1

Daniel 9:1 mentions Darius, the son of Ahasuerus, as a ruler, but historical records do not clearly confirm such a figure. The existence and identity of this Darius are debated, creating inconsistencies with historical timelines.

Paradox #2

Daniel 9:1 mentions Darius as the son of Ahasuerus, a Mede by descent, who was made ruler over the kingdom of the Chaldeans. The contradiction comes from historical records which do not mention a Mede named Darius ruling Babylon after its conquest by the Persians. Instead, Cyrus the Great is known to have taken control. This discrepancy creates confusion about the identity and existence of Darius, leading to inconsistencies in the historical timeline.

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