Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 10:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 10:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 10:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, this verse shows that Jehu and Jehonadab agreed to work together. It means they trusted each other and became friends.

2 Kings 10:15: And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab [coming] to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart [is] with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give [me] thine hand. And he gave [him] his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot. [lighted on: Heb. found] [saluted: Heb. blessed]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Kings 10:15 speaks of aligning hearts with Jehu for a cause, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and bless them that curse you, promoting peace over conflict.

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

While 2 Kings 10:15 suggests agreement and unity over a common purpose, Romans 12:18 emphasizes living peaceably with all men, prioritizing peace rather than alliance for conquest.

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

Contradiction with James 3:17

The verse in 2 Kings advocates for a specific allegiance, whereas James 3:17 highlights wisdom from above as being pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, contrasting with forming alliances for aggressive purposes.

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 Mark 9:50

2 Kings 10:15 encourages cohesive action, while Mark 9:50 advises having salt within and being at peace with one another, focusing on internal virtue over external alliances.

Mark 9:50: Salt [is] good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:3

While 2 Kings 10:15 encourages shared purpose and agreement, Philippians 2:3 advises against rivalry and conceit, advocating humility and valuing others above oneself, contrasting with pursuing ambitious coalitions.

Philippians 2:3: [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
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