Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 13:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 13:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 13:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Elisha, a wise prophet, was sick and about to die. The king, Joash, was very sad and showed respect by calling Elisha a great protector, like strong chariots and horses.

2 Kings 13:14: Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.

Contradiction with Exodus 15:26

This verse promises that if the Israelites obey God's commands, they will not suffer the diseases of Egypt, which seems to contradict the idea of a prophet like Elisha, who faithfully served God, becoming sick.

Exodus 15:26: And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I [am] the LORD that healeth thee.

Contradiction with Psalm 41:3

This verse expresses the belief that the Lord will sustain the sick and restore them to health, which contradicts Elisha's illness leading to death.

Psalm 41:3: The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness. [make: Heb. turn]

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:5

This verse speaks of healing through the suffering of the servant, which is often applied to the expectation of physical healing through faith, contrasting with Elisha's eventual succumbing to his illness.

Isaiah 53:5: But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. [wounded: or, tormented] [stripes: Heb. bruise]

Contradiction with Matthew 8:17

This verse refers to Jesus healing the sick as a fulfillment of prophecy, highlighting a contrast with the expectation of miraculous healing not being applied in Elisha's case.

Matthew 8:17: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare [our] sicknesses.

Contradiction with James 5:15

This verse suggests that the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up, which contradicts Elisha's death from his illness despite his faith and role as a prophet.

James 5:15: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
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