Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 10:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 10:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 10:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of Kings, Ahab had many sons, and Jehu sent messages to the leaders and caregivers in the city asking them to take part in a plan. Jehu wanted to make a big change and needed their help to do it.

2 Kings 10:1: And Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote letters, and sent to Samaria, unto the rulers of Jezreel, to the elders, and to them that brought up Ahab's [children], saying, [them...: Heb. nourishers]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs believers to love their enemies, which contradicts the violent actions taken in 2 Kings 10:1.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse advises living peaceably with all men, contradicting the instigation of violence found in 2 Kings 10:1.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This commandment against killing contrasts with the violent undertakings initiated in 2 Kings 10:1.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Advises feeding your enemy if he is hungry, contrary to the notion of betrayal and violence mentioned in 2 Kings 10:1.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with James 3:17

Highlights wisdom that is peaceable and gentle, in contrast to the deception and subsequent violence set in motion in 2 Kings 10:1.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:17

Calls for seeking justice and defending the oppressed, conflicting with the betrayal and execution plan seen in 2 Kings 10:1.

Isaiah 1:17: Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. [relieve: or, righten]

Contradiction with John 13:34

Jesus commands his followers to love one another, contradicting the betrayal and bloodshed in 2 Kings 10:1.

John 13:34: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Advising love and kindness to enemies, in stark contrast to the machinations that lead to death in 2 Kings 10:1.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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