Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 15:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 15:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 15:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Christian understanding, this verse shows how King Menahem acted very harshly towards a city because they did not welcome him. It teaches that sometimes people in the Bible did things that were not kind or good, and we should learn to do better.

2 Kings 15:16: Then Menahem smote Tiphsah, and all that [were] therein, and the coasts thereof from Tirzah: because they opened not [to him], therefore he smote [it; and] all the women therein that were with child he ripped up.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," contradicting the massacre described in 2 Kings 15:16.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:7

"Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy," contradicts the lack of mercy shown in 2 Kings 15:16.

Matthew 5:7: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:31

"Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways," contradicts the violent actions exhibited in 2 Kings 15:16.

Proverbs 3:31: Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. [the oppressor: Heb. a man of violence]

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

"Recompense to no man evil for evil," contradicts the retaliatory violence in 2 Kings 15:16.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Paradox #1

2 Kings 15:16 describes a violent act where many people, including pregnant women, were harmed. This might seem inconsistent with the image of a loving and merciful God. People might struggle to understand how such violence fits within the teachings of forgiveness and compassion found elsewhere in the Bible.

Paradox #2

The potential contradiction or conflict with the event described in 2 Kings 15:16 might arise from the portrayal of violence and the destruction of a city, including harm to innocent people. This can seem inconsistent with the concepts of a just and merciful God, as well as the teachings of compassion and love for one's neighbor found elsewhere in the Bible.

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