Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 3:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 3:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 3:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Jehoshaphat believed that a prophet had a special message from God. So, he and the other two kings went to listen to what God wanted to say to them.

2 Kings 3:12: And Jehoshaphat said, The word of the LORD is with him. So the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat and the king of Edom went down to him.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 1:16

Here, Elijah prophecies doom to Ahaziah's messengers, showing a lack of assistance or favor, contrasting with Elisha's use by God to aid the kings in 2 Kings 3:12.

2 Kings 1:16: And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Forasmuch as thou hast sent messengers to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron, [is it] not because [there is] no God in Israel to enquire of his word? therefore thou shalt not come down off that bed on which thou art gone up, but shalt surely die.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:8

King Ahab speaks of Micaiah only prophesying evil, contradicting the idea in 2 Kings 3:12 where prophets are seen as beneficial advisors.

1 Kings 22:8: And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, [There is] yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:14

Prophets are described as speaking lies in God's name, which counters the positive and helpful nature of Elisha's prophecy in 2 Kings 3:12.

Jeremiah 14:14: Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 13:1-3

Warns against following prophets that lead you away from God, contrasting with Elisha's guidance toward victory and God's will.

Deuteronomy 13:1-3: If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,

Contradiction with Amos 3:7

Emphasizes God's revelation to prophets, yet contradicts situations where prophecies do not result in good outcomes for the hearers, unlike 2 Kings 3:12.

Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
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