Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 2:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 2:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 2:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, the other prophets saw that God's special power, which was with Elijah, was now with Elisha. They knew Elisha was important, so they showed him respect by bowing down.

2 Kings 2:15: And when the sons of the prophets which [were] to view at Jericho saw him, they said, The spirit of Elijah doth rest on Elisha. And they came to meet him, and bowed themselves to the ground before him.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:57

This verse indicates prophets can be without honor in their hometowns, contradicting 2 Kings 2:15 where Elisha is recognized and respected by the prophets.

Matthew 13:57: And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

Contradiction with John 4:44

Jesus states that a prophet is without honor in his own country, contrasting 2 Kings 2:15 where Elisha is acknowledged by his community.

John 4:44: For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:7

Jeremiah laments being mocked as a prophet, opposing the acceptance Elisha receives in 2 Kings 2:15.

Jeremiah 20:7: O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me. [was deceived: or, was enticed]

Contradiction with Mark 6:4

Jesus acknowledges a prophet is not honored by his relatives, unlike Elisha who is supported by the sons of the prophets in 2 Kings 2:15.

Mark 6:4: But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.

Contradiction with Luke 4:24

Similar to other gospel accounts, this verse notes a prophet's lack of acceptance in his own country, which contradicts Elisha's acceptance in 2 Kings 2:15.

Luke 4:24: And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.
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