Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:11
This verse encourages believers to comfort and edify one another, which contrasts with Elisha’s response to Elijah's command to stay in Bethel rather than accompany him.
1 Thessalonians 5:11: Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. [comfort: or, exhort]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
Jesus teaches to not resist an evil person, offering a contrast to the directive nature of the command in 2 Kings 2:4 where Elijah is testing Elisha.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Genesis 28:15
God’s promise to Jacob to not leave him until His promises are fulfilled contrasts with Elijah’s instruction to Elisha to stay behind.
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 Hebrews 13:5
God's promise to never leave or forsake believers contradicts Elijah asking Elisha to stay behind.
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.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
God assures His presence and support for those He calls, unlike Elijah's instruction for Elisha to stay behind.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6
Advises trust in the Lord’s guidance unlike Elijah's test of Elisha, challenging his following.
Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
Speaks of God's guidance through the darkest valley, contrasting with the idea of being left behind as suggested in 2 Kings 2:4.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.