Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 21:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 21:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 21:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, when some people did a bad thing to King Amon, the people of the land stopped them and made sure Amon's son, Josiah, became the new king. This shows how the people wanted to make things right and chose a new leader to guide them.

2 Kings 21:24: And the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts having vengeance or killing as it was used to justify in 2 Kings 21:24.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages loving your enemies, contradicting the notion of taking vengeance seen in 2 Kings 21:24.

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, which contrasts with the actions taken by the people in 2 Kings 21:24.

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 24:29

"Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me," contradicts the retaliatory action witnessed in 2 Kings 21:24.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

"Resist not evil" since it promotes non-retaliation, in contrast with 2 Kings 21:24's vengeance.

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.
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