Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 10:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 10:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 10:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that a man named Jehu followed God's instructions to stop the bad things that King Ahab and his family were doing. God had told a prophet named Elijah that this would happen a long time before.

2 Kings 10:17: And when he came to Samaria, he slew all that remained unto Ahab in Samaria, till he had destroyed him, according to the saying of the LORD, which he spake to Elijah.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies, contradicting Jehu's actions of destroying opponents in 2 Kings 10:17.

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 Exodus 20:13

This commandment "Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the mass killing described in 2 Kings 10:17.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

The verse advises against taking vengeance, which contrasts with Jehu's actions for vengeance in 2 Kings 10:17.

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 Matthew 26:52

"For all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword" contradicts Jehu's violent approach in 2 Kings 10:17.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with James 1:20

States that the wrath of man does not produce righteousness, contrasting with Jehu’s wrathful actions in 2 Kings 10:17.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Paradox #1

This verse describes a violent and ruthless act that is seen as being done in alignment with God's will. The moral conflict arises from questioning whether such violence can be justified or commanded by a good and loving deity. This can lead to doubts about the moral consistency of divine instructions that involve harm to others.

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