Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 3:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 3:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 3:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, when the king of Moab saw he was losing the battle, he gathered 700 strong men to try to fight their way to the king of Edom, but they couldn’t do it. This story shows that sometimes, even when we try very hard, things don’t always go the way we want.

2 Kings 3:26: And when the king of Moab saw that the battle was too sore for him, he took with him seven hundred men that drew swords, to break through [even] unto the king of Edom: but they could not.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse, which states "Thou shalt not kill," contradicts the act of killing that is implied in 2 Kings 3:26 where the king sacrifices his son.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Instructing to love your enemies and bless those who curse you contradicts the violence and hostility depicted in 2 Kings 3:26.

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 12:21

This verse promotes overcoming evil with good, contrasting with the warlike actions described in 2 Kings 3:26.

Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Advises feeding your enemy if he is hungry, contradicting the hostility and aggression found in 2 Kings 3:26.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This prophecy of nations not lifting sword against nation again contradicts the battle context of 2 Kings 3:26.

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]
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