Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 16:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 16:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 16:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king of Assyria listened to a request for help and captured the city of Damascus, taking the people away and killing their leader, Rezin. This shows how powerful the king of Assyria was and how he controlled what happened to the people and their leader.

2 Kings 16:9: And the king of Assyria hearkened unto him: for the king of Assyria went up against Damascus, and took it, and carried [the people of] it captive to Kir, and slew Rezin. [Damascus: Heb. Dammesek]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:5-6

These verses describe the capture of Samaria and the carrying away of Israel, a different event than the capture of Damascus in 2 Kings 16:9. This highlights the difference between these events that some may find contradictory in terms of timing and action taken by Assyria.

2 Kings 17:5-6: Then the king of Assyria came up throughout all the land, and went up to Samaria, and besieged it three years.

Contradiction with Isaiah 7:8

This verse states that within sixty-five years Ephraim will be broken, contrasting with the swift action taken by the king of Assyria in 2 Kings 16:9 regarding Damascus.

Isaiah 7:8: For the head of Syria [is] Damascus, and the head of Damascus [is] Rezin; and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not a people. [that...: Heb. from a people]

Contradiction with Isaiah 8:4

The verse speaks of a prophecy regarding the plundering of Damascus, suggesting a different timeline and action than the capture described in 2 Kings 16:9.

Isaiah 8:4: For before the child shall have knowledge to cry, My father, and my mother, the riches of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria shall be taken away before the king of Assyria. [the riches...: or, he that is before the king of Assyria shall take away the riches, etc]

Contradiction with Hosea 1:4

Predicts the end of the kingdom of the house of Israel, focusing on a future event rather than the immediate capture described in 2 Kings 16:9.

Hosea 1:4: And the LORD said unto him, Call his name Jezreel; for yet a little [while], and I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and will cause to cease the kingdom of the house of Israel. [avenge: Heb. visit]

Contradiction with Amos 1:3-5

These verses depict a prophecy of punishment upon Damascus due to transgressions, presenting a reason for divine retribution rather than the political reason in 2 Kings 16:9.

Amos 1:3-5: Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not turn away [the punishment] thereof; because they have threshed Gilead with threshing instruments of iron: [and...: or, yea, for four] [turn...: or, convert it, or, let it be quiet]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in 2 Kings 16:9 could be seen as the tension between human actions and divine will. It might appear inconsistent for a leader to seek help from a foreign power, which involves acts of violence and destruction, while still being part of a faith that promotes trust in divine protection. This can raise questions about reliance on human alliances versus faith in divine intervention.

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