Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 4:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 4:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 4:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, the woman's husband was surprised that she wanted to visit the prophet because it wasn't a special day like the new moon or the Sabbath. But she told him not to worry because everything would be okay.

2 Kings 4:23: And he said, Wherefore wilt thou go to him to day? [it is] neither new moon, nor sabbath. And she said, [It shall be] well. [well: Heb. peace]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:8

"Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy." This verse emphasizes the importance of observing the Sabbath, while 2 Kings 4:23 questions whether it's customary to visit a prophet on the Sabbath.

Exodus 20:8: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Contradiction with Mark 2:27

"And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath." This verse suggests the Sabbath's purpose is to serve man, in contrast to 2 Kings 4:23 which implies unexpectedness in visiting a prophet on such a day.

Mark 2:27: And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:
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