Contradiction with 1 Kings 5:6
While 2 Kings 6:2 describes the sons of the prophets cutting down trees for their own dwelling, 1 Kings 5:6 depicts Solomon having the Sidonians cut down timber for the temple, suggesting reliance on external labor rather than self-sufficiency.
1 Kings 5:6: Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that [there is] not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians. [appoint: Heb. say]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:25
2 Kings 6:2 depicts preparation and self-reliance by building a dwelling, whereas Matthew 6:25 teaches not to worry about such things, implying trust in divine provision over physical preparation.
Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with Luke 12:22
In contrast to the proactive preparation seen in 2 Kings 6:2, Luke 12:22 encourages not to be anxious about basic needs, potentially contradicting the necessity of self-made shelters or endeavors to secure living space.
Luke 12:22: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.