Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 1:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 1:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 1:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, God told King Ahaziah that he would not get better from his sickness and would die soon. Elijah, a prophet, delivered this message from God and then left.

2 Kings 1:4: Now therefore thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not come down from that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die. And Elijah departed. [Thou shalt...: Heb. The bed whither thou art gone up, thou shalt not come down from it]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands, "Thou shalt not kill," which contrasts with 2 Kings 1:4, where death is proclaimed as a punishment.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

This verse states, "For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God," suggesting a contradiction with the prophetic announcement of death in 2 Kings 1:4.

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 James 5:15

This verse promises, "And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up," conflicting with 2 Kings 1:4's prophecy of death, implying no recovery.

James 5:15: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in 2 Kings 1:4 could be seen in God's decision to use violence as punishment. Some might see a conflict between this action and the idea of a loving and forgiving God. The challenge is reconciling justice and mercy, leading to debate about the nature of divine actions.

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