Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 10:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 10:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 10:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Kings, Jehu was being tricky by saying he would follow a false god even more than Ahab, so he could catch and stop those who didn't worship the one true God. This shows how Jehu used a plan to help turn the people back to worshiping God.

2 Kings 10:18: And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said unto them, Ahab served Baal a little; [but] Jehu shall serve him much.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse states, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," contradicting the gathering for Baal worship in 2 Kings 10:18.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21

Elijah challenges the people to choose between God and Baal, contradicting the assembly for Baal worship in 2 Kings 10:18.

1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:35

The Lord warned against fearing other gods, which contrasts with the assembly for Baal worship in 2 Kings 10:18.

2 Kings 17:35: With whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14

This verse warns against following other gods, directly opposing the call to serve Baal in 2 Kings 10:18.

Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 11:12

This verse highlights the futility of worshipping other gods, contradicting the purpose of the gathering in 2 Kings 10:18.

Jeremiah 11:12: Then shall the cities of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem go, and cry unto the gods unto whom they offer incense: but they shall not save them at all in the time of their trouble. [trouble: Heb. evil]
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