Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 5:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 5:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 5:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, Naaman was an important and brave leader in the Syrian army, who was liked by many, but he had a disease called leprosy. Even though he was sick, God had helped him win battles for his country.

2 Kings 5:1: Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, [but he was] a leper. [with: Heb. before] [honourable: or, gracious: Heb. lifted up, or, accepted in countenance] [deliverance: or, victory]

Contradiction with Luke 17:14

This verse describes Jesus healing ten lepers instantly after showing themselves to the priests, which conflicts with the process and steps taken in Naaman's healing.

Luke 17:14: And when he saw [them], he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed.

Contradiction with Numbers 12:10

This verse indicates immediate divine punishment with leprosy due to Miriam's actions, highlighting a discrepancy with Naaman's status despite his condition.

Numbers 12:10: And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam [became] leprous, [white] as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, [she was] leprous.

Contradiction with Leviticus 13:3

This verse depicts leprosy as a condition requiring quarantine and priestly examination, contrasting with Naaman's active role and esteemed position.

Leviticus 13:3: And the priest shall look on the plague in the skin of the flesh: and [when] the hair in the plague is turned white, and the plague in sight [be] deeper than the skin of his flesh, it [is] a plague of leprosy: and the priest shall look on him, and pronounce him unclean.

Contradiction with Mark 1:40-42

This suggests immediate healing by Jesus for a leper, contrasting with the elaborate process Naaman underwent for his healing.

Mark 1:40-42: And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 26:21

King Uzziah, suffering from leprosy, is isolated and loses his duties, which contradicts Naaman's continued command and respect despite his ailment.

2 Chronicles 26:21: And Uzziah the king was a leper unto the day of his death, and dwelt in a several house, [being] a leper; for he was cut off from the house of the LORD: and Jotham his son [was] over the king's house, judging the people of the land. [several: Heb. free]

Contradiction with Luke 5:12-13

Another instance of Jesus's healing of a leper without delay or ritual, differing from Naaman's step-by-step cleansing.

Luke 5:12-13: And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on [his] face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
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