Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 10:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 10:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 10:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Jehu traveled to a place called Samaria. While on the way, he stopped at a spot where shepherds worked with their sheep.

2 Kings 10:12: And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. [And] as he [was] at the shearing house in the way, [shearing...: Heb. house of shepherds binding sheep]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill." - Contradicts Jehu's actions in 2 Kings 10 where killings are sanctioned.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

"But I say unto you, Love your enemies..." - Contradicts Jehu's execution of his enemies.

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 12:19

"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath..." - Contradicts Jehu's acts of vengeance.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:20

"Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil..." - Contradicts with Jehu using deceit (if perceived that way) to accomplish his goals.

Proverbs 12:20: Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:11

"Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it." - Contradicts the violent acts of Jehu described.

1 Peter 3:11: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

Contradiction with James 3:17

"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable..." - Contradicts the lack of peace and purity in Jehu's actions.

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

"Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow." - Contrasts with Jehu's methods as potentially oppressive or unjust.

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