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.