Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 6:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 6:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 6:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Kings, God helped Elisha by making the men see where they really were. They realized they were in a place they didn't expect, showing God's power and protection for Elisha.

2 Kings 6:20: And it came to pass, when they were come into Samaria, that Elisha said, LORD, open the eyes of these [men], that they may see. And the LORD opened their eyes, and they saw; and, behold, [they were] in the midst of Samaria.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

2 Kings 6:20 involves leading enemies into a trap, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love your enemies and pray for them.

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 Proverbs 25:21-22

2 Kings 6:20 features deception in warfare, while Proverbs 25:21-22 encourages feeding and giving drink to your enemy, suggesting kindness.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

2 Kings 6:20 deals with an ambush of enemies, but Romans 12:17 advises against repaying evil for evil and promotes honorable behavior towards everyone.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

In contrast to the strategic military act in 2 Kings 6:20, Luke 6:27-28 calls for loving, doing good to, and praying for those who are enemies or who mistreat you.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:15

While 2 Kings 6:20 is about dealing with captives, 1 Thessalonians 5:15 encourages one to ensure that no one repays evil for evil, but always seeks to do good to one another and to everyone.

1 Thessalonians 5:15: See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].
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