Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 3:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 3:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 3:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Elisha is saying that because God is alive and powerful, he will listen to the king of Judah, Jehoshaphat. If Jehoshaphat wasn't there, Elisha wouldn't pay attention to the other king.

2 Kings 3:14: And Elisha said, [As] the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:35

This verse contradicts 2 Kings 3:14 because God expresses regret for making Saul king, while in 2 Kings 3:14, Elisha implies that he respects Jehoshaphat for God’s sake, indicating a level of divine approval or regard.

1 Samuel 15:35: And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

Numbers 23:19 states God is not a man that He should lie or change His mind, contradicting the implication in 2 Kings 3:14 where the favor shown is based on a human influence, Jehoshaphat, rather than a divine and unchanging decision.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses highlight that God's ways and thoughts are higher than human understanding, which contrasts with 2 Kings 3:14 where Elisha considers the influence of a human (Jehoshaphat) on his actions.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in 2 Kings 3:14 could stem from the favoritism shown based on personal relationships rather than merit. This can raise questions about fairness and impartiality in leadership or decision-making.

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