Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 2:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 2:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 2:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, when Elijah went to heaven, Elisha picked up his cloak that fell. This meant Elisha was now going to continue Elijah's important work for God.

2 Kings 2:13: He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan; [bank: Heb. lip]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

Contradicts with 2 Kings 2:13 because it emphasizes honoring your father, while 2 Kings 2:13 involves taking up Elijah's mantle without explicit permission from a father figure.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:9

Contradicts with 2 Kings 2:13 by advising against calling anyone on earth father, whereas 2 Kings 2:13 involves the succession of a prophetic father figure, Elijah.

Matthew 23:9: And call no [man] your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

Contradicts with 2 Kings 2:13 as it states God is not the author of confusion, but the succession event in 2 Kings 2:13 could be perceived as confusing or unexpected.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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