Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 11:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 11:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 11:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, this story shows how the people helped the king leave God's house and go to his special chair called a throne. It was a big and happy moment because the king was now ready to lead his people.

2 Kings 11:19: And he took the rulers over hundreds, and the captains, and the guard, and all the people of the land; and they brought down the king from the house of the LORD, and came by the way of the gate of the guard to the king's house. And he sat on the throne of the kings.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus said His kingdom is not of this world, contrasting the earthly kingship and temple focus in 2 Kings 11:19.

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.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

God tells Samuel that the people's desire for a king is a rejection of Him, conflicting with the celebration of the monarchy's restoration in 2 Kings 11:19.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

Jesus teaches to focus on heavenly treasures rather than earthly realms, contrasting the earthly royal procession and temple activities in 2 Kings 11:19.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Psalm 20:7

The Psalmist contrasts trust in chariots and horses with trust in God, whereas 2 Kings 11:19 describes reliance on military forces.

Psalm 20:7: Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Contradiction with Luke 22:25-26

Jesus teaches servant leadership, contradicting the hierarchical and power-focused nature of the royal events in 2 Kings 11:19.

Luke 22:25-26: And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5

God's command against idolatry contrasts with the royal reliance on physical symbols of power in 2 Kings 11:19.

Exodus 20:4-5: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:

Contradiction with Matthew 4:8-10

Satan offers Jesus all the kingdoms of the world, emphasizing spiritual over earthly kingdoms, contra to the earthly kingdom emphasis in 2 Kings 11:19.

Matthew 4:8-10: Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
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