Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 25:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 25:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 25:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, this verse shows how the king was punished after he did not listen to God. His sons were taken away, and he was made blind and taken far from home to a place called Babylon.

2 Kings 25:7: And they slew the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and put out the eyes of Zedekiah, and bound him with fetters of brass, and carried him to Babylon. [put...: Heb. made blind]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, contradicting the violent act against the king's sons in 2 Kings 25:7.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse commands to love your enemies, which contradicts the brutality shown in 2 Kings 25:7.

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 Exodus 20:13

This verse simply states "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the murder of the king's sons in 2 Kings 25:7.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against taking vengeance, which conflicts with the act of retribution seen in 2 Kings 25:7.

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 Deuteronomy 24:16

This verse states that children should not be put to death for their fathers' sins, contradicting the punishment of the king's sons in 2 Kings 25:7.

Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this context could come from the act of violence and harsh punishment described. It might seem inconsistent with teachings about mercy and forgiveness found elsewhere in the Bible. This raises questions about justice, suffering, and whether such actions align with overall moral lessons in the scripture.

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