Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 11:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 11:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 11:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of 2 Kings, the story tells us about a special boy who becomes king. People are very happy and they celebrate by clapping and saying, "Hooray for the king!"

2 Kings 11:12: And he brought forth the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and [gave him] the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king. [God...: Heb. Let the king live]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

2 Kings 11:12 describes a celebration of kingship with physical symbols like a crown, which could be contradicted by Jesus' admonition against violence and reliance on physical power.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Luke 4:5-8

The crowning of a king in 2 Kings 11:12 could be seen as a contradiction to the temptation of Jesus where he rejects earthly power and authority offered by Satan.

Luke 4:5-8: And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

Contradiction with John 6:15

2 Kings 11:12 shows the making of a king, whereas this verse illustrates Jesus fleeing from those who wanted to make him king by force, highlighting a reluctance to accept earthly kingship.

John 6:15: When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

Contradiction with John 18:36

While 2 Kings 11:12 depicts earthly kingship with physical symbols, Jesus in this verse explains that His kingdom is not of this world, implying a fundamental difference in understanding of kingship.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
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