Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 3:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 3:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 3:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, the Israelites bravely fought the Moabites and made them run away. They kept winning and pushed the Moabites back to their own land.

2 Kings 3:24: And when they came to the camp of Israel, the Israelites rose up and smote the Moabites, so that they fled before them: but they went forward smiting the Moabites, even in [their] country. [they went...: or, they smote in it even smiting]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse emphasizes that victory comes from the Lord, while 2 Kings 3:24 depicts a tactical military victory.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Warns against relying on human strength and alliances, whereas 2 Kings 3:24 demonstrates a successful reliance on human military action.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

Cautions about trusting in human might, but 2 Kings 3:24 shows success through military intervention.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 33:16-17

Indicates that a king is not saved by a large army, whereas 2 Kings 3:24 highlights the power of an army in gaining victory.

Psalm 33:16-17: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

Declares that victories come through God's Spirit, not by might, contrasting with the military force shown in 2 Kings 3:24.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]
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