Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 15:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 15:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 15:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Pekah, who worked for the king, made a secret plan and hurt the king in his special house where he lived. After the king was gone, Pekah became the new king.

2 Kings 15:25: But Pekah the son of Remaliah, a captain of his, conspired against him, and smote him in Samaria, in the palace of the king's house, with Argob and Arieh, and with him fifty men of the Gileadites: and he killed him, and reigned in his room.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

2 Kings 15:25 describes a murder, which directly contradicts the commandment "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-19

This passage lists things the Lord hates, including "hands that shed innocent blood," which contradicts the violent actions in 2 Kings 15:25.

Proverbs 6:16-19: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to "love your enemies," contrasting with the act of conspiracy and violence in 2 Kings 15:25.

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 12:17-19

Advises against repaying evil for evil and taking revenge, in contradiction to the violent coup in 2 Kings 15:25.

Romans 12:17-19: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
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