Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 24:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 24:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 24:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us that the king of Babylon had become so powerful that he took away all the land that once belonged to the king of Egypt. Because of this, the king of Egypt couldn't leave his own country to fight or take lands anymore.

2 Kings 24:7: And the king of Egypt came not again any more out of his land: for the king of Babylon had taken from the river of Egypt unto the river Euphrates all that pertained to the king of Egypt.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 23:29

This verse relates to Pharaoh Necho fighting at Carchemish, which contradicts with 2 Kings 24:7 where the king of Egypt does not come out of his land.

2 Kings 23:29: In his days Pharaohnechoh king of Egypt went up against the king of Assyria to the river Euphrates: and king Josiah went against him; and he slew him at Megiddo, when he had seen him.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 23:33

Describes Pharaoh Necho capturing Jehoahaz, implying Egyptian influence, contradicting the notion of Egyptian powerlessness in 2 Kings 24:7.

2 Kings 23:33: And Pharaohnechoh put him in bands at Riblah in the land of Hamath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and put the land to a tribute of an hundred talents of silver, and a talent of gold. [that...: or, because he reigned] [put the...: Heb. set a fine upon the land]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 46:2

Refers to the battle where Nebuchadnezzar defeats Pharaoh Necho's army, contradicting the cessation of Egyptian incursions in 2 Kings 24:7.

Jeremiah 46:2: Against Egypt, against the army of Pharaohnecho king of Egypt, which was by the river Euphrates in Carchemish, which Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon smote in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 30:10

Predicts the downfall of Egypt, contradicting the period of inactivity or limitation mentioned in 2 Kings 24:7.

Ezekiel 30:10: Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also make the multitude of Egypt to cease by the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon.
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