Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 18:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 18:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 18:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that important people like Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah came to talk because the king needed help to make good decisions. They each had a special job, like taking care of the king's house, writing things down, and keeping records.

2 Kings 18:18: And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which [was] over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder. [scribe: or, secretary]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Encourages trust in the Lord with all heart, while 2 Kings 18:18 recounts relying on messengers and human intermediaries.

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

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Curses reliance on man, contradicting the reliance on messengers in 2 Kings 18:18.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Warns against seeking help from men, contrasting with the use of human messengers in 2 Kings 18:18.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Psalm 146:3

Advises not to trust in princes or human leaders, whereas 2 Kings 18:18 depicts reliance on royal officials.

Psalm 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]

Contradiction with Micah 7:5

Advises not to trust a friend or put confidence in a guide, which contrasts with the activity of seeking guidance through messengers in 2 Kings 18:18.

Micah 7:5: Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
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