Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 1:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 1:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 1:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this story shows how God used His power to protect His prophet when a king tried to boss him around. God wanted to show everyone that listening to Him is more important than listening to a king's orders.

2 Kings 1:11: Again also he sent unto him another captain of fifty with his fifty. And he answered and said unto him, O man of God, thus hath the king said, Come down quickly.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse promotes loving enemies and praying for those who persecute you, contrasting with the confrontational approach in 2 Kings 1:11.

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 12:19

Advises against taking vengeance, leaving it to God's wrath, differing from the aggressive demand for action in 2 Kings 1:11.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Suggests a soft answer to turn away wrath, contradicting the escalation seen in 2 Kings 1:11.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with John 18:36

Jesus talks about His kingdom not being of this world, contrasting with the earthly king's command in 2 Kings 1:11.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with Luke 9:54-56

Jesus rebukes disciples for wanting to call fire from heaven, showing a gentle response contrary to 2 Kings 1:11.

Luke 9:54-56: And when his disciples James and John saw [this], they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?

Contradiction with James 1:20

Indicates human anger does not produce God's righteousness, which contrasts with the implied anger in the interaction of 2 Kings 1:11.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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