Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 15:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 15:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 15:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, this verse tells us that there is more information about King Pekahiah and the things he did, but we can find these details in another book. It's like when we want to read more about someone's story, we look in a different book that has all their adventures.

2 Kings 15:26: And the rest of the acts of Pekahiah, and all that he did, behold, they [are] written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:2

This verse states that a good man obtains favor from the Lord, which contrasts with the depiction of divine retribution in 2 Kings 15:26.

Proverbs 12:2: A good [man] obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises leaving vengeance to God, whereas 2 Kings 15:26 depicts God actively taking vengeance.

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 Ezekiel 18:20

This verse highlights individual responsibility for sin, contrasting with collective punishment in 2 Kings 15:26.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse suggests God does not tempt people towards evil, which appears contrary to the portrayal of God's actions in 2 Kings 15:26.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages loving your enemies and praying for persecutors, whereas 2 Kings 15:26 reflects divine retribution.

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;
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