Contradiction with Psalm 61:3
Contradicts the notion of a man-made tower as a refuge by emphasizing God Himself as a stronger, divine tower of refuge.
Psalm 61:3: For thou hast been a shelter for me, [and] a strong tower from the enemy.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:12-15
Predicts the downfall of fortified structures, suggesting that reliance on strong towers is futile against God’s judgment.
Isaiah 2:12-15: For the day of the LORD of hosts [shall be] upon every [one that is] proud and lofty, and upon every [one that is] lifted up; and he shall be brought low:
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:10
Contradicts by stating that the name of the Lord is the strongest tower, suggesting divine rather than physical refuge is preferred.
Proverbs 18:10: The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. [safe: Heb. set aloft]
Contradiction with Genesis 11:4-9
Describes the Tower of Babel as a failed endeavor, illustrating the futility and divine disapproval of relying on human-made towers for safety or status.
Genesis 11:4-9: And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top [may reach] unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 14:11
Highlights reliance on God in battles rather than on fortified structures, suggesting faith is more powerful than a tower.
2 Chronicles 14:11: And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, [it is] nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou [art] our God; let not man prevail against thee. [man: or, mortal man]