Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 19:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 19:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 19:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Isaiah, God is telling the people not to be scared of the mean words and threats from the king of Assyria's helpers because God is in control and will take care of it. God is assuring them that they don’t need to worry because He is stronger than anyone else.

2 Kings 19:6: And Isaiah said unto them, Thus shall ye say to your master, Thus saith the LORD, Be not afraid of the words which thou hast heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

This verse advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, which might contrast with Hezekiah’s response to the Rabshakeh's words in 2 Kings 19:6, where God reassures not to be afraid of the adversary's blasphemy.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and bless them that curse you, which may contrast with the implied retribution and fear of God's intervention in 2 Kings 19:6.

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 Romans 12:17

Advises against repaying evil for evil, seemingly contradicting the comforting promise of divine retribution suggested in 2 Kings 19:6.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 24:4

David spares Saul, contradicting the assurance of divine intervention through destruction against enemies like in 2 Kings 19:6.

1 Samuel 24:4: And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily. [Saul's...: Heb. the robe which was Saul's]

Contradiction with James 1:19

Advises being slow to anger, contradicting the seemingly immediate divine response to threats as suggested in 2 Kings 19:6.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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