Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 19:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 19:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 19:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this means that God is telling the king not to worry because He will make the enemy go away and be defeated in their own land. God promises to protect His people and handle the bad guys Himself.

2 Kings 19:7: Behold, I will send a blast upon him, and he shall hear a rumour, and shall return to his own land; and I will cause him to fall by the sword in his own land.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

This verse says when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, while 2 Kings 19:7 implies God orchestrating fear and downfall among adversaries.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 6:22

This verse depicts Elisha advising not to smite the captured Syrians but to show mercy, contradicting the notion of fear and downfall suggested in 2 Kings 19:7.

2 Kings 6:22: And he answered, Thou shalt not smite [them]: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God's plans for peace and not for disaster, contrasting with the message of disaster implied in 2 Kings 19:7.

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

This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, opposing the concept of God sending a rumor to cause an adversary's fall.

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 12:21

This text advises overcoming evil with good, which contrasts with the divine intervention to cause downfall in 2 Kings 19:7.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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