Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 2:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 2:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 2:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Elijah asked his friend Elisha to stay behind, but Elisha didn't want to leave Elijah alone, so they went on together. This shows that Elisha was very loyal and wanted to be with Elijah no matter what.

2 Kings 2:6: And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the LORD hath sent me to Jordan. And he said, [As] the LORD liveth, and [as] thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And they two went on.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 2:2

While 2 Kings 2:6 has Elijah instructing Elisha to stay behind, in 2 Kings 2:2 Elijah also tells Elisha to tarry, yet Elisha insists on staying with him.

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 2 Kings 2:4

Similar to 2 Kings 2:6, Elijah tells Elisha to stay back, but Elisha reaffirms his commitment to follow him, contradicting the intention of Elijah's instruction.

2 Kings 2:4: And Elijah said unto him, Elisha, tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Jericho. And he said, [As] the LORD liveth, and [as] thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they came to Jericho.
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