Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 17:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 17:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 17:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, Shalmaneser, the king of a strong country called Assyria, came to fight Hoshea, who then became his helper and gave him gifts to stay safe. This story tells us about how Hoshea tried to avoid trouble by being nice to the powerful king.

2 Kings 17:3: Against him came up Shalmaneser king of Assyria; and Hoshea became his servant, and gave him presents. [gave: Heb. rendered] [presents: or, tribute]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:1

This verse encourages the Israelites not to fear their enemies because God is with them, contradicting 2 Kings 17:3 where Israel is subjected to paying tribute.

Deuteronomy 20:1: When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, [and] a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:5

God promises that no one will be able to stand against Israel, which contradicts how Israel is subdued by Assyria in 2 Kings 17:3.

Joshua 1:5: There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, [so] I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 6:16-17

These verses show God's protection over Elisha against Assyrians, contrasting with Israel's subjugation in 2 Kings 17:3.

2 Kings 6:16-17: And he answered, Fear not: for they that [be] with us [are] more than they that [be] with them.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:7

Declares God as the protector of the Israelites, contradicting the tribute paid by Israel in 2 Kings 17:3.

Psalm 46:7: The LORD of hosts [is] with us; the God of Jacob [is] our refuge. Selah. [our...: Heb. an high place for us]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Assures Israel not to fear due to God's support, conflicting with the submission seen in 2 Kings 17:3.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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