Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 11:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 11:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 11:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, when Queen Athaliah saw that her son had died, she was very angry and tried to get rid of all the other royal children so she could be the queen. She wanted to make sure she was the only one in charge of the kingdom.

2 Kings 11:1: And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal. [seed...: Heb. seed of the kingdom]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill." This verse contradicts the actions of Athaliah, who sought to destroy all the royal seed.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

"But I say unto you, Love your enemies..." Athaliah's actions contradict the teaching of loving one's enemies, as she attempted to kill her own family members.

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

"These six things doth the Lord hate...A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood." This passage contradicts Athaliah's actions, as she sheds innocent blood through murder.

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

"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath..." This verse contradicts Athaliah's taking vengeance into her own hands by murdering the royal family.

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 Matthew 7:12

"Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them..." Athaliah's actions contradict the principle of treating others as you would like to be treated, seen in her violent seizure of power.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
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