Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 10:2

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

According to the author of 2 Kings, this verse is about a man sending a message to important leaders, telling them they have powerful tools and strong protection like chariots, horses, and armor. It means they have choices to make and they need to think carefully about what to do next.

2 Kings 10:2: Now as soon as this letter cometh to you, seeing your master's sons [are] with you, and [there are] with you chariots and horses, a fenced city also, and armour;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the instruction related to destruction in 2 Kings 10:2.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Instructs love for enemies, contrasting with 2 Kings 10:2's context of 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 12:19

Advises against personal vengeance, contrasting with the directive for retribution in 2 Kings 10:2.

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 James 3:17

Speaks of peace and gentleness, contrasting with the implied aggression in 2 Kings 10:2.

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 Proverbs 25:21-22

Emphasizes kindness to enemies, at odds with the approach in 2 Kings 10:2.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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