Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 17:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 17:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 17:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Kings, the king of Assyria attacked and surrounded the city of Samaria for a long time, which made the people inside very worried and scared. This was a tough time for the people living in Samaria.

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

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 33:12

While 2 Kings 17:5 describes the siege of Samaria, 2 Chronicles 33:12 shows a contrasting theme of seeking the Lord during distress rather than focusing solely on defeat.

2 Chronicles 33:12: And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

2 Kings 17:5 describes God's judgment through military defeat, while Jeremiah 29:11 expresses God's plans for prosperity and hope.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

In 2 Kings 17:5, we see an attack, whereas Matthew 5:44 encourages love and prayer for one's enemies, contradicting the act of besieging.

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;

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse speaks of God's support and help, contrasting with the implied abandonment in the siege of Samaria described in 2 Kings 17:5.

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.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1

While 2 Kings 17:5 has a focus on destruction, Psalm 46:1 emphasizes God as a refuge and strength, a present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]
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