Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 1:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 1:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 1:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, the king was surprised that his messengers came back so soon and asked them why they returned so quickly. Christians often see this as a story about how God can change plans and show His power.

2 Kings 1:5: And when the messengers turned back unto him, he said unto them, Why are ye now turned back?

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse suggests that man's plans are subject to God's direction, contradicting the king's desire for a man-made oracle in 2 Kings 1:5.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands worshiping no other gods, which contradicts the king's action of seeking a pagan deity in 2 Kings 1:5.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 45:22

This verse emphasizes turning to the Lord for salvation, opposing the king's reliance on Baal-zebub instead.

Isaiah 45:22: Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I [am] God, and [there is] none else.

Contradiction with Psalm 146:3

Advises against putting trust in humans, contrasting the king's trust in the messengers he sent in 2 Kings 1:5.

Psalm 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Warns about trusting in man over God, which contradicts the king sending messengers to Baal-zebub instead of seeking the Lord.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
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