Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 25:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 25:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 25:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us that the city was surrounded and in trouble for a long time until the eleventh year of King Zedekiah's rule. It helps us understand how hard times were for the people living there.

2 Kings 25:2: And the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 19:34

This verse promises protection over the city of Jerusalem, which contradicts the siege and fall described in 2 Kings 25:2.

2 Kings 19:34: For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.

Contradiction with Isaiah 37:35

Similar to 2 Kings 19:34, this verse indicates divine intervention to save Jerusalem, contradicting the capture mentioned in 2 Kings 25:2.

Isaiah 37:35: For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse communicates plans for prosperity and hope, conflicting with the destruction and hardship during the siege described in 2 Kings 25:2.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Psalm 46:5

Suggests God's presence will prevent the city from falling, contradicting the eventual downfall described in 2 Kings 25:2.

Psalm 46:5: God [is] in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, [and that] right early. [and...: Heb. when the morning appeareth]
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