Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 11:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 11:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 11:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us that a good priest named Jehoiada wanted to keep the church a special place where no one was hurt, so he told the guards to take the bad queen outside before they stopped her. He wanted to make sure they followed God's rules even when they had to do hard things.

2 Kings 11:15: But Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of the hundreds, the officers of the host, and said unto them, Have her forth without the ranges: and him that followeth her kill with the sword. For the priest had said, Let her not be slain in the house of the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse says to love your enemies, while 2 Kings 11:15 involves ordering the execution of Joash's grandmother, an opposing force.

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 against seeking personal vengeance, leaving it to God, whereas 2 Kings 11:15 involves a direct call to execute judgment.

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 Exodus 20:13

This verse states "Thou shalt not kill," which seems contradictory to the command for execution in 2 Kings 11:15.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Paradox #1

The contradiction might arise from the idea of using violence or force to remove someone from a sacred or protected space. This could conflict with other teachings in the Bible that emphasize peace, forgiveness, or respecting sacred places.

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