Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 25:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 25:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 25:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, this verse means that the king of Babylon defeated the people and took them away from their home in Judah. It shows how God's people were taken to a faraway place because their leaders did not listen to God.

2 Kings 25:21: And the king of Babylon smote them, and slew them at Riblah in the land of Hamath. So Judah was carried away out of their land.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

While 2 Kings 25:21 describes execution, Exodus 20:13 commands "Thou shalt not kill," opposing such actions.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Kings 25:21 involves violence and hostility, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to "love your enemies" and promote peace.

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

Romans 12:19 advises against vengeance, saying, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord," contrasting with the retributive justice in 2 Kings 25:21.

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.

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