Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 2:2

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

According to the author of 2 Kings, Elijah asked Elisha to stay behind because God was sending him to a place called Bethel. But Elisha loved Elijah so much that he promised to stay with him no matter what, so they went together.

2 Kings 2:2: And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said [unto him, As] the LORD liveth, and [as] thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Bethel.

Contradiction with Genesis 28:15

2 Kings 2:2 discusses Elijah's imminent departure from Elisha, whereas Genesis 28:15 promises God's presence and protection wherever Jacob goes.

Genesis 28:15: And, behold, I [am] with thee, and will keep thee in all [places] whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done [that] which I have spoken to thee of.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:20

In 2 Kings 2:2, Elijah tells Elisha to stay behind, in contrast to Matthew 28:20, where Jesus promises to always be with his disciples.

Matthew 28:20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Hebrews 13:5 emphasizes God never leaving or forsaking believers, contradicting Elijah's suggestion to Elisha to stay while he goes on alone in 2 Kings 2:2.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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