Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 13:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 13:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 13:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, this story shows how God promises to help defeat enemies with the special arrow that a prophet tells the king to shoot. It's like God saying, "Trust me, and I will help you win!"

2 Kings 13:17: And he said, Open the window eastward. And he opened [it]. Then Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, The arrow of the LORD'S deliverance, and the arrow of deliverance from Syria: for thou shalt smite the Syrians in Aphek, till thou have consumed [them].

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

While 2 Kings 13:17 encourages violence against the Syrians, Matthew 26:52 promotes peace and warns against those who take up the sword, as they shall perish by it.

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 Exodus 20:13

2 Kings 13:17 involves declaring war and violence, whereas Exodus 20:13 commands not to kill.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

In Romans, believers are instructed to leave vengeance to God, contrasting the proactive pursuit of vengeance seen in 2 Kings 13:17.

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 Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages love towards enemies, conflicting with the directive to attack Syria in 2 Kings 13:17.

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 Proverbs 25:21-22

Proverbs advises feeding and providing for enemies, contrasting with the notion of war in 2 Kings 13:17.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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