Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 13:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 13:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 13:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of 2 Kings, this story shows that when God tells you to do something, it's important to keep doing it with all your heart. The king only hit the ground three times and stopped, which showed he didn't fully trust or understand what God wanted, and that made him miss out on bigger blessings.

2 Kings 13:18: And he said, Take the arrows. And he took [them]. And he said unto the king of Israel, Smite upon the ground. And he smote thrice, and stayed.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse emphasizes trust without one's own understanding, while 2 Kings 13:18 involves following detailed instructions without knowing the outcome.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love towards enemies, contrasting the idea of striking against them implied in 2 Kings 13:18.

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

Advises against personal revenge, instead of the aggressive action implied in 2 Kings 13:18.

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 John 18:36

Jesus states that His kingdom is not of this world, contrasting the physical battle imagery in 2 Kings 13:18.

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 Matthew 26:52

Warns that those who take up the sword will perish by the sword, opposing the call to strike in 2 Kings 13:18.

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?
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