Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 3:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 3:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 3:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us that three kings went on a long journey together, but after seven days, they couldn't find any water for their army and animals. This teaches us that sometimes even powerful people can have problems that they need help solving.

2 Kings 3:9: So the king of Israel went, and the king of Judah, and the king of Edom: and they fetched a compass of seven days' journey: and there was no water for the host, and for the cattle that followed them. [that...: Heb. at their feet]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord with all your heart, which contradicts the reliance on human alliances and strategy seen in 2 Kings 3:9.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

This verse suggests not worrying about tomorrow and trusting in God’s provision, which contradicts the kings' proactive and anxious marching seen in 2 Kings 3:9.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:19

This verse emphasizes that God will supply all needs, conflicting with the desperation and false sense of security through human planning in 2 Kings 3:9.

Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse curses reliance on human strength, which contradicts the alliance between kings for battle in 2 Kings 3:9.

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.
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