Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
This verse instructs "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts 2 Kings 3:19's depiction of warfare and destruction.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus commands, "Love your enemies," contrasting the aggressive actions advised in 2 Kings 3:19.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Romans 12:17
Advises, "Recompense to no man evil for evil," contrary to the destruction intended in 2 Kings 3:19.
Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Prophecies turning swords into plowshares, opposing the devastation described in 2 Kings 3:19.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:20
"Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil," conflicting with the strategic destruction in 2 Kings 3:19.
Proverbs 12:20: Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.
Contradiction with James 3:18
States "the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace," contrasting the acts of war and ruin in 2 Kings 3:19.
James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
Instructs to do good to those who hate you, differing from the aggressive actions in 2 Kings 3:19.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
Suggests when a man's ways please the Lord, enemies are at peace, not the destruction in 2 Kings 3:19.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict here might be the approval of violent actions, such as the destruction of cities and lands, which can be at odds with teachings that promote peace and compassion. This could lead to questions about the consistency of the moral messages in the text.