Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 6:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 6:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 6:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king wanted to find someone special, so he sent people to look for him. The people told the king that this special person was in a place called Dothan.

2 Kings 6:13: And he said, Go and spy where he [is], that I may send and fetch him. And it was told him, saying, Behold, [he is] in Dothan.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Contradicts by emphasizing that the Lord shall fight for you without the need for seeking or sending men to capture enemies, unlike in 2 Kings 6:13 where sending men is seen as necessary.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts by teaching to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, differing from the intent to capture an enemy as seen in 2 Kings 6:13.

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 12:19

Contradicts by advising not to seek vengeance but to leave room for God's wrath, whereas 2 Kings 6:13 involves seeking retribution through capture.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

Contradicts by stating that a man's enemies will be at peace with him when a man's ways please the Lord, opposed to actively seeking to capture an adversary as in 2 Kings 6:13.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Contradicts by urging not to repay evil for evil or insult with insult, unlike the pursuit of the enemy for capture in 2 Kings 6:13.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Contradicts by commanding to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you, a teaching not followed in the pursuit of Elisha in 2 Kings 6:13.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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