Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 10:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 10:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 10:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Jehu wanted to make sure that only the people who worshiped the false god Baal were there, and not anyone who loved the real God. He went with Jehonadab to check and asked the Baal worshipers to make sure no one else was with them.

2 Kings 10:23: And Jehu went, and Jehonadab the son of Rechab, into the house of Baal, and said unto the worshippers of Baal, Search, and look that there be here with you none of the servants of the LORD, but the worshippers of Baal only.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse states, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," contradicting the assembly for Baal worship in 2 Kings 10:23.

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 gathering of Baal worshipers facilitated in 2 Kings 10:23.

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 Corinthians 6:14

"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers" contradicts Jehu inviting Jehonadab to assist in an action focused around idol worship as seen in 2 Kings 10:23.

2 Corinthians 6:14: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

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