Contradiction with Exodus 15:26
Exodus speaks of God as a healer who promises not to bring diseases upon those who follow His commandments, contrasting with Jehoram's incurable disease as a punishment.
Exodus 15:26: And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I [am] the LORD that healeth thee.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:15
God promises to take away sickness from those who obey Him, which opposes Jehoram's prolonged and fatal illness.
Deuteronomy 7:15: And the LORD will take away from thee all sickness, and will put none of the evil diseases of Egypt, which thou knowest, upon thee; but will lay them upon all [them] that hate thee.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:3
The verse proclaims God's ability to heal all diseases, yet Jehoram suffers from an incurable disease.
Psalm 103:3: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
Contradiction with James 5:15
Speaks of faith and prayer healing the sick, conflicting with Jehoram’s inevitable death despite any prayers.
James 5:15: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
Contradiction with Isaiah 53:5
Implies that by His wounds, we are healed, which contradicts a fatal illness like Jehoram’s remaining unhealed.
Isaiah 53:5: But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. [wounded: or, tormented] [stripes: Heb. bruise]
Contradiction with Matthew 10:1
Describes Jesus giving His disciples power to cure diseases, opposing Jehoram's lack of healing.
Matthew 10:1: And when he had called unto [him] his twelve disciples, he gave them power [against] unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. [against: or, over]
Contradiction with 2 Kings 20:5
God grants additional life to Hezekiah after his illness, differing from Jehoram’s worsening condition and death.
2 Kings 20:5: Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:7-8
Suggests that fearing the Lord and departing from evil brings health to the body, unlike Jehoram's demise.
Proverbs 3:7-8: Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
Contradiction with Psalm 41:3
The Lord sustains and heals the sickbed, conflicting with Jehoram's unrelieved illness.
Psalm 41:3: The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness. [make: Heb. turn]
Contradiction with Mark 16:18
Believers are promised healing capabilities, yet no healing occurs for Jehoram.
Mark 16:18: They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.