Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Kings 6:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Kings 6:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Kings 6:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Kings, this verse teaches that we should be kind and show kindness even to those who may not be our friends. Instead of hurting people we catch, we should give them food and water and let them go home.

2 Kings 6:22: And he answered, Thou shalt not smite [them]: wouldest thou smite those whom thou hast taken captive with thy sword and with thy bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:13

This verse instructs killing every male in a captured city, which contradicts with the sparing of lives in 2 Kings 6:22.

Deuteronomy 20:13: And when the LORD thy God hath delivered it into thine hands, thou shalt smite every male thereof with the edge of the sword:

Contradiction with Numbers 31:7

Directs the Israelites to kill every male, opposing the command to give life and sustain them in 2 Kings 6:22.

Numbers 31:7: And they warred against the Midianites, as the LORD commanded Moses; and they slew all the males.

Contradiction with Joshua 6:21

Details the complete destruction of Jericho, contrasting with the mercy shown in 2 Kings 6:22.

Joshua 6:21: And they utterly destroyed all that [was] in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:3

Commands the total annihilation of Amalek, conflicting with the preservation of lives in 2 Kings 6:22.

1 Samuel 15:3: Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.

Contradiction with Psalm 137:9

Describes blessing those who destroy their enemies' offspring, opposing the command to provide food and drinks for captives in 2 Kings 6:22.

Psalm 137:9: Happy [shall he be], that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones. [the stones: Heb. the rock]

Paradox #1

This verse promotes showing mercy and kindness to enemies instead of harming them. The contradiction could be seen when compared to other biblical passages that advocate for retribution or violence against foes. This inconsistency might cause confusion about how exactly one should treat enemies according to biblical teachings.

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