Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 6:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 6:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 6:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, God’s enemies sent a big army with horses and chariots to surround the city at night. They wanted to catch a man named Elisha because he kept telling the secret plans of the enemy king.

2 Kings 6:14: Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about. [great: Heb. heavy]

Contradiction with Psalm 34:7

This verse suggests divine protection by stating that the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, potentially contrasting the fear of an earthly army encampment as seen in 2 Kings 6:14.

Psalm 34:7: The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 32:7-8

These verses encourage confidence in divine power rather than fear of surrounding human armies, which contrasts with the situation in 2 Kings 6:14 where a city is surrounded by an earthly army.

2 Chronicles 32:7-8: Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that [is] with him: for [there be] more with us than with him:

Contradiction with Psalm 27:3

This verse speaks to confidence and lack of fear even when surrounded by an army, which contradicts the apparent underlying concern in 2 Kings 6:14.

Psalm 27:3: Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this [will] I [be] confident.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse provides assurance to not fear because God is with you, which contrasts with the implied threat and potential fear from the siege mentioned in 2 Kings 6:14.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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