Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4
While 2 Kings 13:15 involves Elisha guiding King Joash with specific actions, Proverbs 26:4 advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, suggesting inaction or avoidance instead of instruction.
Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
2 Kings 13:15 involves preparing for battle against Aram, but Matthew 5:39 encourages turning the other cheek instead of retaliating or preparing for violence.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
2 Kings 13:15 includes preparing to strike Syria, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against seeking personal vengeance and trusting God for justice.
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 Isaiah 2:4
In contrast to 2 Kings 13:15's preparation for war, Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future where nations will not learn war anymore.
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 James 1:19
2 Kings 13:15 includes swift action without any mention of patience, while James 1:19 emphasizes being slow to anger and quick to listen.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
In 2 Kings 13:15, Elisha instructs King Joash to take up arms; however, Matthew 26:52 quotes Jesus saying that those who take the sword will perish by the sword.
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?