Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 10:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 10:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 10:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Jehu was pretending to worship Baal to gather all the people who worshiped Baal in one place. He did this to trick them and to stop the worship of Baal entirely.

2 Kings 10:20: And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed [it]. [Proclaim: Heb. Sanctify]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Kings 10:20 involves deception and violence in religious zeal, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches love and prayer for one's enemies, advocating peace and forgiveness.

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 12:17

2 Kings 10:20 is about deceit and destruction, whereas Romans 12:17 advises not to repay evil with evil, promoting righteous conduct.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

2 Kings 10:20 leads to the killing of numerous people, while Exodus 20:13 is the commandment "Thou shalt not kill," highlighting the sanctity of life.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

2 Kings 10:20 involves deceit as a means to an end, whereas Proverbs 12:22 states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, emphasizing honesty and truth.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with James 1:20

2 Kings 10:20 involves anger and wrath in judgment, whereas James 1:20 teaches that human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

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