Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 3:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 3:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 3:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, King Jehoram left the city of Samaria and gathered all the people of Israel to count them. This shows he was getting ready to do something important, like plan for a battle or a big decision.

2 Kings 3:6: And king Jehoram went out of Samaria the same time, and numbered all Israel.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:24

Whereas 2 Kings 3:6 discusses Jehoram's call to war, 1 Kings 12:24 commands refraining from battling against Israelite brothers.

1 Kings 12:24: Thus saith the LORD, Ye shall not go up, nor fight against your brethren the children of Israel: return every man to his house; for this thing is from me. They hearkened therefore to the word of the LORD, and returned to depart, according to the word of the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

2 Kings 3:6 involves preparations for war, while Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with James 3:18

This verse describes the fruit of righteousness sown in peace, contrasting with the warlike preparations indicated in 2 Kings 3:6.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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