Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
This verse advises not to resist evil and to turn the other cheek, which contrasts with 2 Kings 1:14, where Elijah's divine intervention results in the harm of the soldiers.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
This verse instructs not to take vengeance, but to leave room for God's wrath, contrasting with the direct divine retribution seen in 2 Kings 1:14.
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 Exodus 20:13
The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the outcome in 2 Kings 1:14, where there is a divine act leading to death.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32
This verse expresses that God takes no pleasure in the death of anyone, which conflicts with the event in 2 Kings 1:14, where divine action leads to the death of soldiers.
Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]
Contradiction with Luke 9:56
This verse states that the Son of Man is not come to destroy lives, but to save them, which contradicts Elijah’s actions in 2 Kings 1:14.
Luke 9:56: For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save [them]. And they went to another village.
Contradiction with James 1:20
It states that human anger does not produce righteousness that God desires, contrasting with the anger and resulting destruction in 2 Kings 1:14.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.