Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 3:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 3:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 3:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the people destroyed the cities by knocking them down. They also threw stones on the good land, blocked water wells, and cut down nice trees, but they could not destroy one place because special people protected it.

2 Kings 3:25: And they beat down the cities, and on every good piece of land cast every man his stone, and filled it; and they stopped all the wells of water, and felled all the good trees: only in Kirharaseth left they the stones thereof; howbeit the slingers went about [it], and smote it. [only in...: Heb. until he left its stones in Kirharaseth]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 16:5-6

These verses describe how the kings of Israel and Aram could not overcome the king of Judah, depicting a different outcome when cities are besieged, compared to the destruction of cities described in 2 Kings 3:25.

2 Kings 16:5-6: Then Rezin king of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to Jerusalem to war: and they besieged Ahaz, but could not overcome [him].

Paradox #1

The contradiction in 2 Kings 3:25 could be seen in the destruction of cities and agricultural resources during warfare. This may conflict with moral teachings that emphasize mercy, peace, and the preservation of life.

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