Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 14:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 14:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 14:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Judah lost a battle to Israel and everyone ran back to their homes. This shows that sometimes even God's people can have tough times and face defeats.

2 Kings 14:12: And Judah was put to the worse before Israel; and they fled every man to their tents. [put...: Heb. smitten]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse states that safety is of the Lord, while 2 Kings 14:12 depicts Israel being defeated in battle despite reliance on military might.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Psalm 33:16

This verse declares that a king is not saved by the multitude of an army, counter to the implication of relying on numbers in war in 2 Kings 14:12.

Psalm 33:16: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse promises that God will strengthen and help his people, contrasting with the defeat of Judah in 2 Kings 14:12.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:4

This verse assures that God goes with his people to fight for them, opposing the outcome of the battle in 2 Kings 14:12.

Deuteronomy 20:4: For the LORD your God [is] he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

This verse suggests that with God for us, none can be against us, which contradicts the defeat faced by Judah in 2 Kings 14:12.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
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