Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 25:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 25:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 25:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us that a big army came and burned down God's special house and many other important buildings in the city. This was a very sad time because it meant the people lost their homes and the place where they worshiped God.

2 Kings 25:9: And he burnt the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all the houses of Jerusalem, and every great [man's] house burnt he with fire.

Contradiction with Exodus 22:6

This verse calls for responsibility and restitution if a fire burns another's property, implying moral accountability, contrasting with 2 Kings 25:9 where the burning is an act of conquest without restitution.

Exodus 22:6: If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed [therewith]; he that kindled the fire shall surely make restitution.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Advises showing kindness to enemies, contradicting the destructive action of burning a city in 2 Kings 25:9.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:7

Encourages seeking the peace and prosperity of the city where the people live, contrasting with the act of destruction in 2 Kings 25:9.

Jeremiah 29:7: And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus commands to love your enemies, conflicting with the hostile destruction depicted in 2 Kings 25:9.

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 and leaving room for God's wrath, conflicting with the act of destruction in 2 Kings 25:9.

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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