Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 11:11

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

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, this verse tells us that the guards surrounded the young king to protect him, standing around him with their weapons ready. It's like when soldiers stand strong in a circle to keep someone safe.

2 Kings 11:11: And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, round about the king, from the right corner of the temple to the left corner of the temple, [along] by the altar and the temple. [corner: Heb. shoulder]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Kings 11:11 describes a scenario involving armed guards, whereas Matthew 5:44 advocates for love and non-violence toward enemies, promoting peace over armed defense.

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 Isaiah 2:4

This verse envisions a future without war, where weapons are turned into tools for peace, contradicting the presence of armed individuals as seen in 2 Kings 11:11.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:17-19

Instructs believers not to repay evil for evil and to live peaceably, contrasting with the preparation for potential conflict evident in 2 Kings 11:11.

Romans 12:17-19: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Encourages feeding an enemy if he is hungry, opposing the defensive and potentially aggressive stance implied by the armed guards in 2 Kings 11:11.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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