Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 17:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 17:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 17:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, the king of Assyria became very upset because Hoshea, the king of Israel, was secretly trying to make friends with the king of Egypt instead of giving gifts to Assyria like he usually did, so the king of Assyria locked him up in jail.

2 Kings 17:4: And the king of Assyria found conspiracy in Hoshea: for he had sent messengers to So king of Egypt, and brought no present to the king of Assyria, as [he had done] year by year: therefore the king of Assyria shut him up, and bound him in prison. [present: or, tribute]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord completely, in contradiction to the distrust and rebellion against the Assyrian king shown in 2 Kings 17:4.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

Romans asserts that every person should submit to governing authorities, whereas 2 Kings 17:4 depicts an act of rebellion against such authority.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse teaches to turn the other cheek, while 2 Kings 17:4 shows betrayal and conspiracy.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:17

The passage calls for obedience to leaders, contrasting with Hoshea's disobedience to the king of Assyria described in 2 Kings 17:4.

Hebrews 13:17: Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that [is] unprofitable for you. [have...: or, guide]
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