Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 10:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 10:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 10:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us that King Jehu was the leader of Israel in a place called Samaria for 28 years. It’s like when someone says how long they were a king or boss in one place.

2 Kings 10:36: And the time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria [was] twenty and eight years. [the time: Heb. the days were]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the violent actions taken by Jehu in 2 Kings 10.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to "love your enemies," contrasting with Jehu's destruction of the house of Ahab.

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

This verse advises "Avenge not yourselves," conflicting with Jehu's acts of vengeance.

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 Proverbs 12:20

This verse states "Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil," which may contradict the deceit used by Jehu in his rise to power.

Proverbs 12:20: Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.

Contradiction with James 1:20

This verse mentions "the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God," contrasting with the violent actions seen in Jehu's reign.

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