Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 10:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 10:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 10:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, God told Jehu that he did a good job by following God's wishes and treating Ahab's family as God wanted. Because of this, God promised that Jehu's great-great-grandchildren would be kings of Israel.

2 Kings 10:30: And the LORD said unto Jehu, Because thou hast done well in executing [that which is] right in mine eyes, [and] hast done unto the house of Ahab according to all that [was] in mine heart, thy children of the fourth [generation] shall sit on the throne of Israel.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts with the reward given to Jehu in 2 Kings 10:30 for his acts of killing.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to "Love your enemies," contradicting Jehu's violent actions in 2 Kings 10:30.

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 Proverbs 6:16-17

Lists "hands that shed innocent blood" as an abomination, contrasting with Jehu's actions rewarded in 2 Kings 10:30.

Proverbs 6:16-17: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Encourages not taking revenge, which contradicts Jehu's violent retribution approved in 2 Kings 10:30.

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 Hosea 1:4

God later condemns the bloodshed of Jezreel associated with Jehu, which contradicts the commendation in 2 Kings 10:30.

Hosea 1:4: And the LORD said unto him, Call his name Jezreel; for yet a little [while], and I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and will cause to cease the kingdom of the house of Israel. [avenge: Heb. visit]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in 2 Kings 10:30 may relate to the idea of God rewarding Jehu for his actions, despite the violent and deceitful methods he used. Some readers find it difficult to reconcile the endorsement of Jehu's actions with the broader biblical teachings against deception and violence. This raises questions about how divine justice and ethics are portrayed in different parts of the Bible.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in this context might arise from the fact that God rewards Jehu for his actions, even though those actions involved violence and deception. This could seem inconsistent with other biblical teachings that emphasize peace, honesty, and mercy.

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