Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 10:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 10:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 10:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Jehu called all the people who worshiped a pretend god named Baal to come together. They all went to a special building for Baal, and it was so crowded that everyone was standing really close to each other.

2 Kings 10:21: And Jehu sent through all Israel: and all the worshippers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that came not. And they came into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was full from one end to another. [full...: or, so full that they stood mouth to mouth]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

2 Kings 10:21 depicts a gathering for Baal worship; Exodus 20:3 emphasizes worshiping no other gods, contradicting this practice.

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

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14

It warns against following other gods, contrasting with the assembly for Baal in 2 Kings 10:21.

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

Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6

Advises against following other gods to serve and worship them, conflicting with the mass gathering in 2 Kings 10:21.

Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:20

States that sacrifices to idols are sacrifices to devils, contrary to the assembly for Baal worship.

1 Corinthians 10:20: But I [say], that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.

Contradiction with Matthew 4:10

Jesus states to worship and serve only God, in contrast to the gathering for Baal in 2 Kings 10:21.

Matthew 4:10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
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