Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 14:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 14:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 14:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of 2 Kings, the new king made sure he was in charge, and then he punished the people who had hurt his father. This shows that he wanted to make things right and protect his kingdom.

2 Kings 14:5: And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his servants which had slain the king his father.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 14:6

Contradicts 2 Kings 14:5 by emphasizing adherence to the Law of Moses, which states that children should not be put to death for the sins of their parents, whereas 14:5 speaks about the slaying of the murderers.

2 Kings 14:6: But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in 2 Kings 14:5 could be related to the concept of justice and revenge. The verse describes an act of vengeance, which might conflict with other biblical teachings that promote forgiveness and leaving justice to God, such as teachings in the New Testament. This could create a moral inconsistency for readers trying to reconcile these different approaches to justice and forgiveness.

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