Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 16:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 16:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 16:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king of Syria took back a city called Elath and made the people of Judah leave. The Syrians then lived in Elath, and they stayed there for a long time.

2 Kings 16:6: At that time Rezin king of Syria recovered Elath to Syria, and drave the Jews from Elath: and the Syrians came to Elath, and dwelt there unto this day. [from Elath: Heb. from Eloth]

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 28:5

This verse indicates that the Syrians did not actually take Elath from Judah, contradicting 2 Kings 16:6 which states that the Syrians captured Elath.

2 Chronicles 28:5: Wherefore the LORD his God delivered him into the hand of the king of Syria; and they smote him, and carried away a great multitude of them captives, and brought [them] to Damascus. And he was also delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter. [Damascus: Heb. Darmesek]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in "2 Kings 16:6" could be related to the name of a geographical location. Some translations mention "Edomites" while others mention "Arameans." This discrepancy in names might lead to confusion about the numerical accuracy of the events described. If a specific number or event is referenced differently due to this discrepancy, it could be considered a contradiction.

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